The theoretical model of values presented in this paper differs from the Rokeach model, which assumes that the hierarchic order among the values in each individual's system is relatively stable. The hypothesis of the value model presented here is that value priorities change consonantly with the perceived expectations of situations. To test this…

Self prompting techniques were used to influence people to turn off lights in bathrooms. After consumers were given a method for self monitoring their behavior there was a significant drop in the number of times lights were left on in unoccupied bathrooms. (AJ)

Four self-report measures of personal maladjustment and three self-report measures of academic maladjustment were administered to university students in three countries. The first set significantly correlated with ratings on neuroticism obtained from the subject's friends, while the second set significantly correlated with the subject's grades in…

Subjects used significantly more adjectives, on an adjective checklist (ACL), in giving their impressions of an object-person; based on written and audiovisual presentations, more than audio presentations. (SD)

Study used a method different from that of past studies to reexamine first-date scripts of heterosexual college students. As expected, the findings did not change. Despite egalitarian claims, initial dating practices consistently appear to be primarily traditional. Article concludes that semi-egalitarian, semi-traditional perspectives of students…

This paper presents rationale, methodology, and implications for using action plans to facilitate behavior modification of college students in marriage education courses. Case studies are given as illustration of how action plans may be implemented. (Author)