For 20 dental students the relationships of field dependency, scores on the dental admissions test, grades in technique courses, and time and error scores on mirror-tracing tests were studied. Preliminary results indicate that study of the perceptual-cognitive styles of dental students may have utility in counseling and admissions. (Author/SJL)

The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory, with a vocational title called Optometry, was used to profile a sample of second-year optometry students and to compare them with samples of practicing optometrists. One conclusion questions these students' compatibility with older practitioners. (MLW)

Without additional public support, the 1500 private colleges and universities in America will drop to 170 in the next 30 years, according to a forecast by Donald A. Pyke, coordinator of academic planning, University of Southern California. (Author)

An examination of Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores in relation to graduate grade-point average (GPA) practicum supervisor rating and appropriate/inappropriate employment found GRE scores do not predict either GGPA or other selected variables for rehabilitation counseling students. (Author)

A low measure of anticipation, planning, and preparation in health, living arrangements, and finances were associated with less anxiety, more perception of self as dominant, and more appropriate expectations of responsible others. Concern with future adversities is apparently nonfunctional, reflecting a preoccupation with events that may not…

Childless spouses were significantly more liberal toward divorce than were spouses with children, with childless wives being the most liberal of all. Husbands were more influenced by the perceived quality of the marital relationship, in support of cognitive dissonance theory. (Author)

Childhood social competence in 59 schizophrenics, 40 personality disordered patients, 14 psychotic depressives, 28 neurotics, and normal adults was assessed. The results indicated that children eventually hospitalized for schizophrenia are characterized by their poor interpersonal skills long before symptom onset; academic competence failed to…

Describes a method for estimating the number of cathode ray tube terminals needed for public use of an online library catalog. Authors claim method could also be used to estimate needed numbers of microform readers for a computer output microform (COM) catalog. Formulae are included. (Author/JD)

Discusses what librarians have written about futures research and examines the application of various methods of such research in librarianship. An extensive bibliography is included. (CHC)

Describes the role of media in small liberal arts colleges in terms of AV staff, current goals and organization structure, academic support services, problems, role of the AV center, facilities, and hardware. Data were gathered from 38 colleges in a national survey. (CMV)

Intelligence tests are likely to move toward measuring multiple aspects of ability. Tasks will be less abstract and closer to life experiences of the individual. The metric will change from the present formula to a separate score for each measured ability, normed in relation to cultural and linguistic background. (Author/RD)

Develops an empirical framework for examining the process and outcome of negotiation. The hypothesis of the proposed model is confirmed indicating that prenegotiation expectations and social power strategy implementation are the most significant predictors of outcome. Also examines the situation and personality traits relevant to the negotiation…

To examine variables related to the school achievement of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, 35 indigenous students and 58 non-Aboriginals in grade 8 completed a Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory and the Intellectual Responsibility Questionnaire. (Author/SBH)

Typical assessment information as well as measures of achievement efficiency were used to predict program placement for 75 educable mentally retarded children (ages 5-14 years) in an attempt to identify a composite of scores which would differentiate between those placed in regular and special classrooms. (Author/DLS)

Individual vs class ratings of college instruction were compared. Class effects were stronger than individual effects, and the statistical manipulation involved in changing units of analysis did not account for this difference. Grades-rating relationships may be attributable to different elements in the rating process. (Author/RD)