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Peer reviewedSuddarth, Barbara H.; Slaney, Robert B. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
A principal-components analysis of the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised and two other measures of perfectionism yielded three higher order factors that were used to predict locus of control, anxiety, and psychological distress. The Maladaptive factor accounted for the most variance. These results are discussed along with suggestions for future…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Harris, Carole Ruth – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article discusses barriers to the identification of gifted students, including linguistic function, learning style attributes, self-concept perceptions, and locus of control issues. Methods of detecting hidden giftedness are provided for each of these barriers, along with approaches to intervention. (Contains 8 references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
