Attitudinal Behavior Research Articles

The Draining Malignant Ulceration

ONE OF the major problems in caring for patients with advanced cancer is the presence of a large fungating or ulcerating tumor. The problem becomes severe when these lesions are associated with central necrosis, bleeding, sinus formation, and, finally, a foul-smelling, draining fistula. These problems frequently tax the resourcefulness of the physician and the nursing staff and dishearten the patient and the family. Some physicians feel so desperate that they try to avoid these patients, and a difficult period of adjustment ensues. It is not my objective to discuss the attitudinal behavior of the medical professional when faced with such a patient; rather, it is to provide practical guidelines regarding clinical management of these lesions, either in the patient's home or occasionally, in an extended care facility. A positive attitude on the part of the physician will be readily communicated to the patient. The entire situation, no matter how frustrating

Attitüden: Latente Strukturen oder Interaktionskonzepte? / Attitudes: Latent structures or interactional concepts?

Abstract Most theoretical formulations as well as our intuitions tend to presume that the existence of “latent” structures cause and determine attitudinal behavior. However, an analysis of existing empirical data strongly suggests that interactional concepts such as norms, roles, group membership etc., far better account for the lack of consistency between attitudes and behavior than some underlying latent structures. It is argued that the latent structure concept was based on the false assumption of functional equivalence between the various response classes (verbal, open, physiological) which in turn led to the notion that attitudes are being mediated by a single underlying process. Finally, the recurring controversy over the existence of cross-situational consistency of inferred psychological structures and their possible change through social interaction is discussed within the conceptual framework of personality traits.

Modern approaches to school dental health programs.

To understand present concepts of modern dental health and their importance in any program for the prevention, control, and treatment of dental diseases, one should ask, Do I want to go through life with healthy teeth and healthy oral tissues? Of course all of us want lifetime teeth and healthy mouth tissues for complete health, happiness, comfort, aesthetics, and social acceptance. This positive response, indicating that dental health is an integral part of total health, is based on an awareness, an attitudinal behavior, and a willingness to accept certain responsibilities relating to health principles. Responsibilities Relating to Health Principles The first of these is the responsibility of gaining dental health knowledge concerning the general mouth structures and functions and the general causes, manifestations, and sequelae of dental disorders in relation to other organs of the body. The second responsibility is the initiation of regular daily adequate personal home care—oral hygiene.

Inconsistency in attitudinal behavior with special reference to attitudes toward feminism.

Inconsistency in attitudinal behavior with special reference to attitudes toward feminism.