Data reported in this article are part of a larger study comparing characteristics and motivation between those who persisted in religious occupations and those who left. A cluster computer program was used to identify subgroups within each sample and generalizations obtained through the cluster analysis are given. (Author/CG)

The counselor who is ignorant of Blackness and who pretends to accept the Black individual is reandering the ultimate in disrespect. To accept what one does not know is to accept a nonentity. Counselors must be willing to make the commitment to challenge their own racism at a deeply personal level and extend their personal competence and humanness…

Uses Erikson's five stages of psychosocial development to examine the socialization of athletes. Because athletic ability is so heavily rewarded by adults and peers, athletes may prematurely commit themselves to unrealistic objectives and aspirations. Concerned counselors can help athletes define realistic educational and career goals. (JAC)