The paper discusses research and research applications regarding the exceptional child and the physical environment, and presents ways in which space can have an impact on learning and development. An argument is made for the creation of research based design principles based on knowledge of the relations between the physical environment and the…

The computer's social effects have long been debated under the influence of unrealistic perceptions and value judgments. Experience has disproved early prophecies about the computer's impact on privacy, education, and employment. Today, a new set of criteria for determining the role of computers in social contexts is needed. (KH)

The current plethora of descriptive, exploratory research holds little potential for answering questions related to the achievement of environmental quality in family living. If the research enterprise is to be involved, it will have to engage research designs that hold the potential to answer questions related to behavioral outcomes. (Author/CH)

The authors discuss precedent-setting court litigation concerning the employee's right to personal relationships, including relationships with co-workers and with employees of competitors. Information presented includes both public and private employers. They also discuss the tension between the employee's right to privacy and the employer's…

Maintains that traditional mental status examination and clinical intuition or empathetic judgment are insufficient to predict suicide. Describes five components involved in the formulation of suicide risk: analysis of the patient's past response to stress, assessment of vulnerability to life-threatening affects, assessment of exterior sustaining…

Discusses the growing use of temporary employees by companies, including the reasons that temporary help is popular. Describes the types of people likely to become temporary employees and reports results from a survey of 144 members of the American Society for Personnel Administration regarding their organizations' use of temporary employees. (CH)

The author discusses the cultural deprivation of most White, male managers and presents model corporate programs used by Procter and Gamble Company, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Ortho Pharmaceutical to address this problem. The author presents valuing diversity as a chance to improve organizational effectiveness and lists 10 guidelines for…

Higher education in the People's Republic of China is discussed based on a tour of 15 universities that included formal interviews and informal discussions with Chinese-government officials, university administrators, faculty members, other educators, students, and journalists. (MLW)

Fraternities are criticized for deteriorating student behavior, but college administrations are also under fire for not controlling or taking responsibility for the organizations. Conflict over the organizations' value continues. (MSE)

Describes three family types associated with bulimia: perfect, overprotective, and chaotic. Outlines functions of bulimia in the family and common treatment strategies. (Author/ABB)

Colleges and universities have refuted Secretary of Education William J. Bennett's charges that they are not combatting drug abuse on campus. Another study has found that college policies concerning alcohol abuse have not been supported by adequate abuse-prevention programs. (MSE)

Proposes a method which links counseling theory and techniques to current eclectic practices in counseling and psychotherapy, to stimulate thinking about ways to improve the counselor-client relationship. Proposes guidelines that enable counselors to intentionally integrate theory and techniques with each client's behavior. (LLL)

Examines Mariel refugees' special problems caused by the circumstances of their immigration as well as general problems they face as immigrants, and describes the mental health services that have been developed to meet their needs. (ML)

Reviews possible strategies for reducing isolation and increasing cooperation of children in the school environment and in the community. Suggests ways that children can effectively work together such as problem-solving teams, support groups, and intergenerational programs. (JAC)

Compares physical time and social time, illustrated with a case study of a husband and wife who are in the midst of their transition to second-time (and unexpected) parenthood. Demonstrates the heuristic value of a social-time framework for understanding the transition to parenthood in particular and family systems in general. (Author/JAC)