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Haines, Phil; And Others – Social Behavior and Personality, 1980
Examined whether a measure of self-reported, task-specific, efficacy expectations would correspond more with persistence or locus of control. Results indicated that beliefs in locus of control were strongly related to persistence and that efficacy expectations were not as significant. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Expectation, Foreign Countries
Altman, Ellyn – 1981
The demands by applicants for prompt emergency services and by funding sources for greater accountability along with long waiting lists resulted in the formation of a crisis unit offering brief psychotherapy in a problem-solving framework. The services focused on: (1) the presenting problem as it reflected a core conflict or longstanding life…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Techniques, Crisis Intervention
Baker, Eva L.; Herman, Joan L. – 1988
A plan for evaluating the Apple Classroom of Tomorrow (ACOT) is presented, which implements the model for Sensible Technology Assessment/Research (STAR). STAR involves interactive participation in the evaluation study by ACOT participants, collateral university researchers, and University of California (Los Angeles) staff to develop a credible,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Planning, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction