Comparison ratings of two groups, using CARKHUFF scales (1967), indicate need to raise interpersonal functioning level of counselor trainees. Offers suggestions for improvement. (CJ)

Suggests ways in which counselor can relate to those whose personalities and failures make them difficult to "like . (CJ)

A direct observation technique was used to investigate differences between children classified as conduct disturbed or normal on the basis of ratings given by their regular classroom teachers. (Author)

This study suggests that elementary school counselors can bring about positive changes in a child and his classroom behavior by providing a positive relationship and an environment where the child can explore his ideas and feelings through his most natural medium of expression, that of play. (Author)

Reports study of grade five children for sequence in acquisition and hierarchy of behaviors using Elementary Science Study (ESS) Attribute Blocks. Results suggest failure to acquire simple behaviors may result in higher probability of failure in performance of more complex behaviors. (JM)

Review of the literature reveals that even with recently developed instruments, there is no effective control for social desirability of alternatives presented, nor for "fake proof devices. (Author/CJ)

A factor analysis of responses from 44 female teachers to the Bem Sex-Role Inventory yielded two factors, Masculinity and Femininity accounting for 20.7 and 16.2 percent, respectively, of the common variance. Twenty-eight of 40 items performed as hypothesized while 12 items were not associated with masculine or feminine roles. (Author/RD)

Reports the reliability and validity of the Health Professional-Geriatric Patient Interaction Behavior Rating Code, an observational instrument that is used to quantify the interpersonal behaviors of health professionals in the care of the geriatric patient. Condensed 15 behavioral factors into 10 operationally defined behavioral categories.…