The prupose of this study was to investigate the effect of verbal reinforcement on the relationship between self-esteem and persistence. (Author)

An experiment was conducted comparing judgment of recency (JOR) for line drawings and printed words representing common objects. In a mixed design, groups of 15 Ss were tested using either pictures or words at either of two presentation rates. (Editor)

The present experiment showed that after learning a list of unrelated words organized onto subjective groupings, the representation of groupings in DWDs (double-word displays) affected RL (recognition latency) only when both words in a DWD were old. (Editor)

The major thrust of this paper rests on the belief that information can be obtained from analysis of the relationship between unmeasured variables which would not otherwise be gleaned from the data. (Author)

The present study is aimed at providing information concerning trends in intellectual performance in delinquent boys, as well as among the various ethnic subgroups within the delinquent population. (Author)

The relationship between reward level and basic motives which underlie strategic choices (competitive and noncompetitive) in a mixed-motive game was examined from two theoretical perspectives. (Editor)

The purpose of this paper is to examine the optimality of the formation of biases and their effect on the optimality of subsequent information processing. (Author/RK)

One of the concerns of the present study was to determine the effects of Right and Wrong items under conditions that do not reduce the opportunity to rehearse the Right items in practice. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the verbal creative thinking abilities of fluency, flexibility, and originality are negatively related to authoritarian pupil control orientations as measured by the Pupil Control Ideology Form (Willower, Eidell & Hoy, 1967). (Author/RK)

This paper summarizes the findings of a research project that was designed to assess the utilization of computer simulation models in the administration of higher education. (Author)

Recent research has shown that aversive behavioral consequences affect the magnitude of dissonance reduction. The present experiment was conducted to help clarify the meaning of an average consequence. (Editor)

Article considers the problem of an adequate analysis of the nature of a controversial issue and the teacher's rights with regard to such issues. (RK)

The efficacy of behavioral objectives in improving student achievement was assessed in a college setting. (Editor)

This study was completed to determine whether efficiency in concept attainment can be increased as a function of the interaction of the use of good negative instances and increased attention defined in terms of risk conditions. (Author)

The present study provides evidence that there are differences in judged desirability between mentioning hygiene factors and talking about motivators. (Author)