The relationships between egocentrism and certain socialization variables were examined for a sample of first through fifth grade rural children. The most significant results were the high correlations of egocentrism scores, sociometric scores, and teachers' ratings of popularity with observed playground behavior. (Author/JKS)

Explains the overall structure and the main duties of the Education (Co-ordinating) Committee and its four standing subcommittees: Examinations, Safeguards, Apparatus, and Primary Science. Some specific activities of the committees are mentioned. (GA)

This essay is a critique of the major commissions established to report on various aspects of higher education since World War II. It focuses specifically on the Truman Commission, John D. Millett's Commission on Financing, the Carnegie Commission, and the Newman Report. (DS)

The article provides a detailed and critical review of the book, "The Neuropsychology of Learning Disorders" (1976), edited by R. Knights and D. Bakker. (Author/SBH)

A computer program is described for identification of chiral centers in molecules. Essential input to the program includes both atomic and bonding information. The program does not require computer graphic input-output. (BB)

Accreditation of higher education self-study was conducted for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools without its making inordinate demands on the time and financial resources of the institution. Explains how this process was carried out and suggests a practical approach to institutional self-study, specifically, the areas that…

Describes the standards on rights of minors, abuse and neglect, non-criminal behavior, and schools and education which were adopted at the National Conference on New Juvenile Justice Standards, Washington, D.C., 1977. (Author)

Through a review and integration of heretofore rather distinct literatures, this paper develops preliminary conceptual frameworks of the variables affecting the acquisition and utilization of technical information by administrative agencies. (Author/IRT)

Discusses classes of decision makers, factors that determine selection, the role of economic analysis, general considerations in planning and proposing a new educational media project at a national level, and decision making at the project management level. (JEG)

Geologic mapping in the United States increased by about one-quarter in the past year. Examinations of mapping trends were in the following categories: (1) Mapping at scales of 1:100, 000; (2) Metric-scale base maps; (3) International mapping, and (4) Planetary mapping. (MA)

Explains what superheated liquids are and how they are prepared. (BB)

Discusses and summarizes papers on lunar geology and volcanism presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. (MR)

Discusses research to learn more about the interiors of the moon and planets. (MR)

Discusses the process of observation and presents a systematic approach for incorporating behavioral observations into evaluations and written psychological reports, based on Robert Carkhuff's Human Resource Development Model. Using this framework and drawing on the experiences of the authors, several principles of report writing are discussed.…

Examines the intrinsic and extrinsic determinants of success of commissions and committees of enquiry into educational matters in the developing nations of the commonwealth. Despite their defects, commissions and committees provide the best instrument available to governments to acquire specialist advice and consult with the public at large.…