Suggests that a buddy system of pairing remedial students may introduce positive attitudes toward reading activities. (MD)

As predicted, approval dependent" persons were more likely to rationalize or excuse the failure" by blaming various experimental factors and/or their partners, but this was always done within the limits of a generalized tendency to seek social acceptance by expressing attitudes complimentary to other persons or situations. (Author)

Examines relationships between Sensation-Seeking Scale (SSS) and vocational interests measured by the Kuder and Strong Vocational Interest Blank, among alcoholics and undergraduates. Results support construct validity of the SSS and provide further evidence of modes of expression of stimulus-seeking needs in personality. (Author/CJ)

Describes findings challenging the usefulness of the notion that Hawaiian children do well or poorly in school because they possess or lack need for achievement. (JM)

Some of the issues that confront people contemplating psychotherapy are discussed. These include questions about how to choose the right professional, how to behave appropriately during treatment, what techniques are available, and how and when to end therapy. (IS)

This article is designed to help school psychologists: (1) identify victims of child abuse; (2) interview a victim and the victim's parents; (3) know who to notify when sexual abuse is suspected; and (4) identify suggested intervention and treatment approaches that are appropriate in the practice of school psychology. (Author/PN)

A sample of 98 adolescents completed the Loneliness Questionnaire and provided information about themselves. The results revealed no significant differences with regard to individual demographic variables. Delinquent adolescents with medium to high needs for control indicated significantly more feelings of loneliness. (Author/JAC)

Presents a critique of Taylor's scientific management theory and the negative consequences of work simplification. Compares this method with Maslow's, Herzberg's, and Thorsrud's theories of motivation, and contrasts the experiences of General Motors' application of Taylor's model and General Foods' application of Thorsrud's. (SK)

Reviews the impact that "talk about a past partner" (Tapp) has on one's current intimate, dyadic relationship. Four metacommunicative functions of Tapp are suggested: disclosing past relationship history, conveying relationship rules or expectations, creating closeness or distance, and confirming self-perceptions. (Author)

Debunks the mythology that the older woman is sexually neuter. Describes the older woman's physical and emotional characteristics and needs and encourages the recognition of qualities of affection, sensuality, and sexuality in later life. (SK)