A study is reported in which pairs of synonyms, antonyms, coordinates, and super super-subordinates were presented dichotically to university students. After each pair the subject reported what he heard. In one condition the two members of a pair were presented simultaneously, and in another they were presented sequentially. (Author/RM)

The Lorge-Thorndike Test of Cognitive Abilities (LTTCA), the Test of Auditory Perception (TAP), and the Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT), were administered to second grade students. Statistical analysis revealed performance on TAP subtests was significantly correlated with most MAT subtest scores, especially the phonically-oriented MAT Word…

This study examines the differences and trends in sex-role stereotypes between the original samples used to construct and reverse the Sex-Role Stereotype Questionnaire (SRSQ) in 1968, and a sample of 173 practicing school counselors to whom the SRSQ was administered in the fall of 1975. (Author/EB)

This study compared the performance on speed tests in depressed and nondepressed, nonschizophrenic, nonorganic psychiatric patients. The groups were matched for general psychopathology, sex, age, and education. The findings are discussed in relation to the literature. (Author/KC)

This article reports on research instruments administered to junior high school students from Australia, Ohio, and Tennessee studying student responses to descriptions of selected teacher behaviors relating to teacher clarity. Two primary and two secondary factors that relate to teacher clarity are identified. (JMF)

The student personnel worker offers areas of experimentation where students can test new concepts, values, and goals. In many respects it is a trial and error process to guarantee sound decision-making techniques and an ability to function in society. The student personnel worker fosters an attitude and atmosphere of freedom. (Author)

Drop-out among Inuit students is associated with muddled role perceptions, lack of acceptable role models, and the absence of values consensus. In order to overcome the problem, priority must be given to the total education of the Inuit, from preschool Inuktitut programs, through on-the-job training of adults. (Author/EB)

Issues of changing positions and roles for paraprofessionals are considered in the context of the hierarchical structure and process of mental health organizations. Discussion focuses on problems arising when paraprofessionals are promoted in the functional hierarchy while continuing to occupy the lowest level in the professional caste system.…

Compares the principal to an engineer in the boiler room and presents some ways principals, by using public relations, can deal with pressures from students, parents, and faculty. (Author/MLF)

Explored are the possibilities of using amplification in three sensory modes (audition, vision, and touch) in the education of the aurally handicapped. (BD)

Two experiments involving listening preferences of autistic and normal Ss were conducted to test the hypothesis that the right cerebral hemisphere is more active than the left in autistic children. (Author/BD)

Reported is a study of University of Illinois students that measured how perception of certain counseling terms change over time for on-campus and off-campus counseling trainees. The results seem to indicate that there is little difference in perceptions of trainees prepared on-campus as contrasted to those trained off-campus. (JMD)

A sample of 61 teachers were asked to complete the Leary Interpersonal Check List on Hypothetical EMH, LD, and normal 10-year-old males. The teachers also answered 15 multiple choice questions on mainstreaming. Findings indicated that the three teacher groups were in agreement in viewing the child types differently. (Author)

This study uses a search task to investigate the development of word superiority effects in visual perception. Subjects are kindergarten, second and fourth grade children, and college students. (CM)