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Denney, Nancy W. – 1981
This paper presents a model of cognitive development across the life span that is designed to integrate the diverse empirical evidence in the area of cognitive development in childhood and adulthood. Relevant research is reviewed in the relationships between performance and age, and the effects of training on performance. A model is then proposed…
Descriptors: Ability, Adult Development, Age Differences, Aging (Individuals)
Peer reviewedBuck, Doris – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1991
Describes useful method for assessing child's perception of how well parental expectations are being met. Offers suggestions for processing the information from such an assessment with the child and the parents. Sees picture graph as promising way to help children discuss thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to perceptions of falling short of…
Descriptors: Ability, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedAlexander, Karl L.; And Others – American Sociological Review, 1981
Evaluates three strategies for controlling input-level ability differences in research utilizing ability test performance for evaluating school effectiveness: (1) longitudinal, predetermined ability measures; (2) cross-sectional, endogenous ability measures; and (3) socioeconomic measures as proxies for ability. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Ability, Data Analysis, Educational Research, Educational Testing
Peer reviewedLowman, Rodney L. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1993
Presents summary of Inter-Domain Model applied to career assessment and counseling, which formally encompasses three major categories of variables: occupational interests, abilities, and personality characteristics. Reviews requirements of a theory of career assessment and discusses major components of the Inter-Domain Model. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Ability, Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
Peer reviewedWofford, J. C. – Journal of Management, 1982
Presents a macro, integrative theory of leadership. Emphasizes the role of the leader in assessing the deficiencies in the follower's abilities, motivation, role perception or environmental conditions and in taking action to alleviate deficiencies. Determinants of leader behavior and environmental influence are also central to the theory. (Author)
Descriptors: Ability, Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Responsibility
Peer reviewedBarak, Azy – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1981
Reviews relationships of vocational interests with vocational-relevant variables (ability, success, and satisfaction). Results indicate no correlations between interests and actual relevant abilities and performance, but that a positive relationship exists with satisfaction. Suggests cognitive functions may mediate between actual abilities,…
Descriptors: Ability, Career Development, Cognitive Processes, Interest Inventories
