Investigated the ability of a learning module to influence counselors' decisions about confidential information. The module was a self-paced, programmed text. The study used a Solomon-type design of five groups in controlling for the effect of pretesting when the module was used under two conditions: independent study and study in dyads. (Author)

The validity of various laboratory and field tests of the physical working capacity of college males was investigated. (GW)

Organization development consultants (N=75) asked to list the 10 "most important" diagnostic questions they would want answered before accepting the contract. These were seen as a function of the change agent's organizational model and predictive of the interventions these consultants would plan. (Author)

Self-perceptions of competence of white, middle-class fifth- and tenth-grade girls were examined in relation to (a) maternal variables and (b) self-esteem and anticipated role pattern (career aspirations and desired family size). Subjects were 79 fifth-graders and 51 of their mothers, and 49 tenth-graders and 38 of their mothers. Results are…

The present study examined the relationship between the psychological evaluation reports of test examiners and the referral questions of classroom teachers. Data were analyzed using a 2 x 2 chi square analysis. Results indicated a biasing effect when examiners were knowledgeable about the reasons for referral. (Author)

Timed and untimed scoring methods were employed with five WAIS subtests administered to 40 young and 40 old subjects matched for verbal intelligence. Elimination of bonuses for rapid performance differentially improved the scores of older subjects but did not raise those scores to levels achieved by the young. (Author)

This study determined relative importance of physical, psychological, and social variables to type of control that middle-aged adults (N=337) perceive over their environment. Factors reflective of the process of acculturation such as self-concept, religious motivation, and occupation maintained the strongest relationship to perceived control.…

Goal-setting conferences were employed to improve LOC orientation for academic achievement situations among junior high school students (N=36). Results were interpreted as supporting domain-specific aspects of LOC. Results implied that educators can design programs to modify LOC orientation. (Author)

The school-phobic behavior of a seven-year-old male was modified through implementing a program characterized by maximum parental involvement, restructuring of natural consequences, and the use of a make-up period. Full-time school attendance was achieved on the 16th day of the program. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relationship between rated attractiveness and two measures of school performance. Attractive children received significantly higher report cards and, to some degree, higher achievement test scores than their unattractive peers. (Author)

Osipow's 1962 study was extended so that a sample of 173 subjects consisting of school students, university students and teachers provided ratings on the semantic differential for each of nine jobs. Results provided evidence to support that occupational information influenced occupational perceptions. (Author)

Researchers evaluated methods of determining young children's gross motor rhythmic ability while analyzing subjects' responses to three stimulus modalities and subjects' time-space response characteristics as a function of sex and the rate of stimulus cues. (GW)

Presents the results of a pilot study conducted to determine the utility of the Short Form (Form S) of the University Residence Environment Scale (URES) as a means of collecting information about the social climate of single-sex and coed residence halls. Results indicate some potential as well as some problems. (Author)

In the attempt to account for striking differences between learning activities of immigrant mathematics students from the former Soviet Union and of their native Israeli classmates, the authors introduce the notions of "actual" and "designated identities." These identities are subsequently presented as important factors that…

This book provides the classroom teacher or librarian with templates and instructions for creating Web pages for use with middle school or high school students. The pages can then be used for doing research projects or other types of projects that familiarize students with the power, flexibility, and usefulness of the Web. Part I, Technology in…