Lists of verbs rated as high or low in aggressive affect were compiled. Individual interviews were held with 28 children at the end of kindergarten. IQ tests were administered and the word lists were presented. Each child was asked to repeat the words he recalled hearing in each list. Significantly more highly aggressive words were recalled. No significant correlations were found between IQ and recall scores and no differences were attributable to sex. Frequency of usage was a significant factor in influencing recall.
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