Universals were said to exist if superordinate variables can be established that are parallel in several individuals or groups of individuals. In addition, these variables can be shown to exhibit dimensional identity in the sense that their relationships with other latent variables are not conditioned on individuals or membership in groups of…

Definitions of measurement equivalence in terms of invariance can be specified at a very general formal level. Presently, however, only the operationalization of measurement equivalence in terms of factor models is at stake. In this article, the author discusses the proposed alternative definition in terms of idiographic filters in the context of…

This article provides a review and synthesis of concepts, research programs, and measures in the infant and child temperament area. First, the authors present an overview of five classical approaches to the study of child temperament that continue to stimulate research today. Subsequently, the authors carve out key definitional criteria for…

Correlations were obtained between level of aspiration, gambling, and projective test variables. Achievement oriented behaviors in the level of aspiration task and in the gambling task were related to each other, and both were related to the adequacy of response to sexual stimuli in projective testing. Reprints from Herbert M. Lefcourt, Department…

There is a particular affinity between the humanistic side of the curriculum and the conception of the whole child. (Author)

Describes an approach to facilitating students' understanding of themselves and others. It utilizes attribution theory, perceptual psychology, and literature to help students understand what leads people--themselves and others--to do the things they do. (Author/RK)

The study adds further support to Rogers' process theory both in the direction of movement and the kinds of changes individuals make under the stated conditions. In addition, the study suggests that the weekend format induces greater process movement than in weekly time limited groups. (Author)

Presented is a look at the feelings, attitudes and behaviors of the pregnant teenager while she awaits the birth of her child. Discussed also is her contact with her family, friends and social worker, and the decision she must make on keeping the child or placing it up for adoption. (CJ)

Prior research has indicated that a person attempts to conform to standards of correctness when objectively self-aware (OSA), suggesting than an OSA person will feel less control than a subjectively self-aware (SSA) person because the standards of correctness restrict the number of preferred outcomes that the causal agent self can produce. The…

The life and work of Alfred Adler is outlined with a listing and explanation of the five principles of his Individual Psychology: (1) social interest, (2) self-determinism, (3) goal directed behavior, (4) subjectively interpreted perception, and (5) holism. The Adlerian terms, life style and family constellation are likewise explained. There is…

Evaluates validity of the Freudian theory of paranoia which states that delusional thinking arises as a result of the reaction-formation and projection of threatening unconscious homosexual wishes. It is concluded that a positive association between paranoid and homosexual tendencies has been found, but only for male paranoid patients. (Author)

Decisions in education concerning the development of children's intellectual capacities, respecting their freedom of choice, and initiating them into democratic values will depend in large measure on the view we hold of the nature of man. (Author)

The relationship of continuing personal growth and improved self-concept on the part of the teacher and effectiveness in teaching is discussed. (JD)

In terms of the variables studied, the client sample differed significantly from the student population only in terms of age. Five modal patterns were evident when clients were considered by number of counseling interviews and by problem goal" areas. (Author)

Assessed nature and severity of psychological symptoms of university counseling center clients (N=l,589) with application of Symptom Check List-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) in a university counseling center setting. Found one-fourth of clients had scores indicating presence of psychiatric disorder. Results suggest need for crisis intervention skills and…