Examined differences between self-perceived effective and ineffective problem solvers on several cognitive content and process variables of college students (N=500). Results indicated that subjects who perceived themselves as effective problem solvers had higher self-concepts and coping styles that were less blameful and more problem focused. (LLL)

Describes the use of repeated-measures designs in the study of whole families, specifically differences in perception between family members. Addresses the specific advantages and disadvantages of these designs; analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of variance applications; and practical issues of assumptions, multiple comparison,…

Compared older Mexican Americans who are members of three-generation families in the San Antonio area with other elderly on a number of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Found that members were more fertile, had married and had children at a younger age, and were of slightly lower socioeconomic status. (JAC)

The author discusses his belief that education of the group toward humane and considerate behavior is as much a part of the responsibility of the teacher as is the education of the individual. Examples are given of children's herd reaction and their stereotyping of individuals. (MS)

The central premise of this volume is that children bring personal qualities to their relationships with other family members that help shape family interaction, relationships, and even processes that family researchers have called "parenting." The chapters address how children's personal qualities make their mark on families in ways that may in…

Informal interviews and naturalistic observations indicate that the child often invents novel ways of doing arithmetic and that some type of individualized instruction is necessary. (Author/WM)

Interperceptual experiences of teachers with eighth grade boys (indentified as either internally or externally controlled) were investigated and compared. (ST)

Presents a multivariate change model in which changes in ability factor scores (cognitive structure) and factor loadings (task structure) provide the theoretical underpinnings for the transfer process. (RJ)

Results indicated that individual differences in learning ability cannot be accounted for in terms of individual differences in short-term memory. (Authors)

Study was designed to extend previous studies on note taking and listening by investigating the effects of thematic relatedness and of opportunity for consolidation on the learner's recall. (Authors)

Study of ordinary teachers working with their regular classes in a time period long enough to allow a judgment of stability. (Author/CB)

Four basic assumptions of IQ tests - age constancy, scholastic validity, standard environment and performance suggiciency are alien to Piaget's theory. Heredity cannot be statistically separated from environment; therefore, Piagetian theory would suggest the nature-nurture controversy is devoid of meaning. (ST)

The purpose of this study was to determine the significance of differences in the use of certain psychoactive drugs among students who enrolled for an elective drug abuse course and students not enrolled, or who have not previously taken a drug abuse course. (Author)

The author argues for experience-based accountability. Accountability at any level, first grade or college, should be based on establishing suitable experiences compatible with proper objectives for a subject. (MM)