The study examined the hemispheric laterality of 39 deaf children in the upper primary and intermediate grades. (Author)

An analysis of data collected from a sample of 23 Navajo women educated in reservation schools and living with their families in an urban area from 1970 to 1972 which focuses on the effect of their schooling on their personal adjustment and their roles as mothers, and which finds that the educational experiences encountered in middle childhood…

This paper develops a theory of sex-role stereotyping and power use in terms of how people interact in daily life situations. It is demonstrated that women have less access, in reality and in expectations, to concrete resources and competence leaving them with helpless modes of influence. (Author/AM)

A problem-solving approach to life and lots of self-confidence are good qualities for a young homemaker to have when trying to create new positions or careers in home economics. (Author/TA)

As part of a continuing study of the differences between couples seeking marital therapy and those seeking sexual dysfunction therapy, this report examines these two clinical populations on the dimension of discrepant views of the marriage. Results suggest overall discrepancy scores may be an important indicator of stress between partners. (Author)

In group work little attention is paid to the environmental influences upon members. The EAI-G provides a tool for gauging the campus impact upon group participants. (Author)

Characteristics of nursing homes perceived as effective and efficient by other administrators and persons in state government are compared to characteristics of nursing homes across the nation. Facilities perceived as efficient and effective had more staff, were certified for more levels of care, had more beds, and higher occupancy rates. (Author)

Research assessed the effects of counselor physical attractiveness and inter-actions between attractiveness and counselor subject sex. It is suggested that sex of counselor and client may play a more important role independently and in conjunction with attractiveness than does attractiveness alone in influencing impressions and expectations.…

The values clarification process is a potentially useful means of helping couples improve their relationships and constructively manage their conflicts. In this paper practical values clarification strategies are presented for use within a positively-oriented couples' enrichment program. These approaches may also be incorporated into traditional…

Looks at a group of politically knowledgeable college students and assesses changes in perceptions to the messages of Ford and Carter during the course of the 1976 Presidential pre-election debates. Notes statistically significant differences between pre-debate, post-debate, and delayed post-debate ratings on sets of semantic differential-like…

Reports on the successful use of a modified Fernald technique with second graders using colored chalk on the blackboard. (MKM)

Social, psychological, and physiological factors all impinge on the awareness of the handicapped, the elderly, and the rest of us in experiencing architecture. (Author)

The model described requires an examination of employee perceptions, the labor contract, labor-management relations, and attitudes of top management and union officials. Major emphasis is placed on the questionnaire and the methodology and analysis required to examine employee perceptions. (Author/MLF)

The problems in and out of the office that are faced by a female administrator are described, particularly her need to play both social and business roles as female and as professional woman. (MF)

Principals' perceived investment in responsibility is not equivalent to their expected returns in authority. There are discrepancies between teachers' and supervisors' perceptions of principals' authority and responsibility, as well as discrepancies between teachers and supervisors, and between them and principals. (Author/IRT)