Nine Planets

by Carolyn Kortge of The Register-Guard When little boys wear T-shirts that boast “Slugger,” “Here comes trouble,” or “I’m Grandma’s bad boy,” they are learning social expectations of male behavior that could cause real trouble when they are older, a Eugene psychologist says. Eight times as many boys as girls are brought to children’s counseling […]

by Ed Kenyon of The Register-Guard Many parents today have to learn how to become good parents because they don’t have models to pattern themselves after, says a Eugene research psychologist. That’s where Jerry Patterson, who opened a two-day “parenting” conference Monday in Eugene, often enters the picture. Patterson is part of a 10-year-old Oregon

by Kathy Kucera of The Register-Guard Janice and Bill used to have a diabolical monster for a daughter. “She was very demanding and quite verbal,” recalls her mother. “She could cuss you out in a minute, though to see her she looked loving and sweet.” “She had developed a pattern of controlling the whole family.

by Dan Sellard of The Register-Guard Glancing up and down the store’s aisles and trying to look casual, the thief sidled up to the counter and dropped a shiny knife into his pocket. Then he resumed his stroll around the store, a picture of sweet innocence. Just another shoplifter? No, not quite. This thief is

by Register-Guard Staff Gerald R. Patterson, professor of psychology and education at the University of Oregon has been awarded a $25,467 Research Scientist Career Development Award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The award is renewable for three more years at approximately the same level. Patterson is doing research on family interaction and

by Register-Guard Staff The Oregon Research Institute, Inc., was established in Eugene in 1960 by director Paul Hoffman. At the time, the operation had a couple of secretaries and a couple of assistants, besides Hoffman himself. But today, that same operation has been expanded to 62 employees, including 10 with doctorate degrees, cramped into five

by Register-Guard Staff D. Richard Hammersley of Gold Hill (near Medford) has been appointed director of administrative services at Oregon Research Institute in Eugene. He will direct administration of grants, personnel and the budget of the independent organization which was established in 1960 for research in the behavioral sciences. Hammersley, born in Klamath Falls, holds

by Don Robinson of The Register-Guard About the time research dollars began raining from the federal heavens, Paul Hoffman held out a basket. That is an accurate if incomplete explanation of the success of what may be the world’s only think tank with stained glass windows, the Oregon Research Institute. Eight years ago, ORI Director

by Dan Sellard of The Register-Guard When you walk down the street and see good old Joe Doakes coming, you just know it’s old Joe. You’re sure. But what did you do to recognize him? Ears, clothes, big nose, small eyes–what process did you use? Did you eliminate certain factors to come to a conclusion?

by Register-Guard Staff Contrary to a common American opinion, mothers are no more effective in training their children than fathers, providing both parents spend approximately the same amount of time with their children. This is one of the findings of Gerald R. Patterson, associate professor of psychology at University of Oregon, who has been studying