From June 1972 through June 1975, the authors conducted an evaluation of the National Research Utilization Specialists (RUS) Demonstration Program. This five-year program installed an RUS in nine state vocational rehabilitation agencies to test the value of this innovative job function for getting new knowledge put to practical use. (Author)

This study investigated whether the familiarity of an object observed by an individual influences his responses on observation and comparison tasks. Results indicated no significant differences between the number of observations of ordinary objects and the number of observations of novel objects. (MLH)

Describes the technique one counselor uses in introducing the counselor's role to elementary school students in a classroom meeting. (HMV)

The author discusses the role of speech and hearing specialists in dealing with language disordered children, and considers the uses and limitations of language tests. (LS)

Acoustic properties of retroflex consonants were determined and interpreted in terms of acoustic theory. The results are considered in relation to a quantal theory, auditory property detectors, and theoretical notions of markedness. (Author/TL)

Special education models are reviewed and their implications for a multidisciplinary approach are analyzed. (CL)

In order to determine how well persons can learn to recognize vibratory speech patterns, six normally-hearing adults felt speech presented to their fingertips through vibrators. (Author)

Given is detailed information about the Optacon reading system, which uses a portable electronic device enabling blind persons to convert inkprint materials into tactile form, as well as features and accessories that extend Optacon use in conjunction with machines such as electronic calculators and typewriters. (LH)

A model of family economic development is conceptualized in terms of economic role behavior of wives. This model is integrated with existing family development models and the implications of a family economic development model for family theory is assessed. (Author)

The present fluid nature of elementary school counseling, because of career education, creates an atmosphere in which counselor educators and guidance practictioners are in a position to formulate a new role definition for counselors. (Author)

Article evaluated the place of structuralism as a mode of literary criticism. (Author/RK)

Discussed are the attitudes toward anthropologists among the Oglala Sioux of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. (NQ)

Participant perceptions following structured and nonstructured human relations training were investigated. The design included three structured and three nonstructured groups and three leader teams with each team conducting one group under each of the two formats. The evidence suggests that greater leader experience is associated with more…