Reviews current psychological and social issues that relate to the adolescent period of development, explores problem areas in counseling adolescents and provides practical suggestions on approaches to these problems. Helpful attitudes which work with this age group are described. (Author)

Proposes changes in roles of school guidance workers. High school students have access to networks of informal helpers to discuss family troubles, sexual matters, and peer relations. When this system is well developed, it provides feedback about appropriateness of adolescent behavior. (Author/BEF)

Psychological aspects of aging, based on gerontological hypotheses and research, are presented under three headings: intellectual abilities; emotional capacities; and motor capabilities. Consequences are discussed. Well-being throughout life depends on fulfillment of fundamental human needs; existential needs for nourishment, stimulation, rest,…

Although social psychology has always had an interest in helping behavior, only recently has the full complexity of helping relations begun to be researched. Help seeking and receiving in the educational setting raise many issues regarding the use and effectiveness of the help itself. Central to all helping relations is the seeking/receiving…