Social scientists have long debated the factors influencing public concern for the natural environment. This study attempts to contribute to this debate by arguing that environmental concern is shaped by both "spiritual" and "ecological" cultural models of nature-society relations and that by distinguishing between these two, we can better…

The aged are generally identified by such criteria as chronological age, economic condition, physical appearance, psychological behavior, mental conditions, and social roles. While the present population of aged is characterized by lower educational and economic levels, it is anticipated that as the number of aged grows, the educational and…

Presented is a clinically derived framework for thinking about young children that deals primarily with one child at a time and with adults who are important to the child. The focus of the discussion is on ways in which an individual 4-year-old appears, behaves, and gets along or has trouble in a group of peers. It is suggested that teachers have…

Several foreign language classroom activities that either allow for students' individual differences or aim to give value to students' personal identities are described. (MSE)

While many businesses no longer recruit liberal arts graduates as aggressively as they once did, those graduates who really want a job in business generally get one eventually, and become assets in management through their flexibility and developed cognitive skills. (MSE)

Examines negative images of Black men and women in American society and contrasts these with positive images of Whites. Suggests that the attribution of stereotyped, negative characteristics to Blacks has affected Blacks' perceptions of self-worth and has resulted in interpersonal conflict between Black males and females. (Author/MJL)

Provides useful information for health care professionals working with Southeast Asian refugees. Discusses the refugees' health care expectations and behavior patterns; examines conflicts between Western medicine and Southeast Asian beliefs and practices; and suggests that practitioners can increase communication with the Southeast Asians by…

An award-winning author of children's books discusses her own writing. Among the most important considerations for her are: (1) self-expression; (2) letting the story speak from its own world; and (3) having children who read the book claim it for their own. (PP)

Discusses research project by Donahue and Costar suggesting counselors evaluate and remedy bias toward women. Comments on possible problems with research imply the recommendation is unwarranted. Researcher maintains bias exists in career counseling. (JC)

The author explores the problem of burnout among staff in human services fields. Three causes of burnout are cited: environmental factors, cultural predispositions, and personal characteristics. Burnout, the author asserts, can be prevented through self-reflection, care of the body, learning to relax, and working on aspects of the work environment…

The paper points out research showing that entrepreneurs can be described as mildly sociopathic. It argues that further empirical research in this area is needed and outlines a proposal to survey 300 entrepreneurs and a control sample to further understand the nature of entrepreneurial behavior. (JDD)

Responds to calls for combining the ideas of Piaget and Vygotsky, discussing differences between the two perspectives. Notes that differences are found in underlying assumptions about the nature and process of development, philosophy, stages of development, developmental influences, and the integrity of cognitive structures. Suggests that, given…

Addresses the extent to which differences in Piagetian and Vygotskyan psychologies make their theories incompatible. Differences result from a Vygotskyan belief in a material primary cause for development; Piagetians do not hold this view. Explores this difference in perspective, concluding that, despite it, the two approaches are compatible. (JW)

This article discusses characteristics of creative people (problem sensitivity, idea fluency, originality, and flexibility); the importance of managers appreciating the work styles of creative people; and seven characteristics of an organizational climate that encourages creativity. (DB)