The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation Behavior (FIRO-B) scale is a measure of inclusion, control and affection. Examination of the component algorithms which yield its global compatibility score suggest an inconsistent use of absolute values and real numbers. A modification of Schutz's original mathematical schema is presented.…

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which Crockett's Role Category Questionnaire (RCQ) is confounded by verbal ability. Participants included 285 undergraduates from a large southern university. The results show the RCQ to be independent of the verbal abilities measures. (Author/BW)

Thirty male and 30 female undergraduates were tested in six groups of 10. Each subject completed the FIRO-B under three different instructional sets. The instructional sets were (a) "normal condition", (b) "fake good", and (c) "fake bad". The study revealed that the FIRO-B is susceptible to undetected faking. (Author)

Presented for 64 subjects a replication of the Family Environment Scale's maximum likelihood factor structure for which the two-factor, Varimax-rotated solution was found to be stable when the correlations among the subscales were corrected for the effects of social desirability response bias. (Author)

Criticizes traditional conditions of rapport in testing, counseling. Proposes more accurate, practical alternative grounded in conception of person as continually involved with his total situation and reacting to it. Rapport exists when two people recognize reality other's experience. (Author/CJ)

An approach to studying accuracy in person perception is presented. Problems in assessing interpersonal accuracy are discussed and then addressed in an empirical study of the perception of job performance. (Author/JKS)

Test-taking skills and methods used to prepare students for taking an examination are independent of knowledge and skills in the content area being tested. Test-taking skills do not give students the correct answers, but do allow the student to concentrate on answering questions without being confused by the mechanics of the test. Students who…

Described is a study at Colorado State University that was developed to identify stressors for veterinary medical students which could be alleviated. Types of students experiencing unusual strain are also described, and changes in the educational system to meet student needs are suggested. (JMD)

This article presents a meta-analysis of the effects of examiner familiarity/unfamiliarity on children's performance during individual testing. Data came from 22 controlled studies involving 1489 subjects. In a typical study, the effect of examiner familiarity raised test performance by .35 standard deviations. Differential performance favoring…

Since 5-year-olds are in the "preoperational" stage of development, they think differently from older children and adults. This means teachers should be encouraged to interact differently with younger kids. The importance of creating developmentally appropriate programs stressing playing and talking is discussed. (MLH)