Reliability and concurrent validity data for the (SCII) were developed for a sample of 180 students. Two-week test-retest reliability correlations were approximately .90. Agreement between high scores and self-reported curriculum and occupational preferences ranged from 32 percent to 60 percent. Scoring on all Occupational scales produces…

The validity of the MMPI Psychopathic Deviate (Pd) and Pd+.4K scales to discriminate levels of social deviance among young black male prisoners was investigated in three studies. It was concluded that Pd and Pd+.4K both validly differentiate levels of social deviance but that the norms for the scales appear to show racial bias. (Author)

Data reported on the prevalence of psychological disturbances in children from welfare and cross-section homes were reanalyzed. The data show no meaningful differences in means or skew and a paradoxical greater heterogeneity among welfare children. Three conclusions were offered. (Author/PC)

Thirty-eight young married couples participated in a therapy analogue study. Results indicate that videotaped feedback altered perceptions to a significantly greater degree than either of the other two conditions. Implications and limitations of the results as they relate to marital and family therapy are discussed. (Author)

Two samples drawn from an adult outpatient psychiatric clinic and from a child guidance clinic were administered the MMPI. Results indicated that child guidance parents appeared to be more similar to parents of children without behavior problems than to adult outpatient parents. (Author/PC)

Two hundred college students, most of whom had been administered the Rotter I-E and trust scales prior to the experiment, were assigned to testing groups. Findings indicate that clear sex-role stereotypes exist with regard to both locus of control and trust, and that the stereotypes are shared by subjects of both sexes. (Author)

This study was designed to examine seven variables of a segment of the 1971 freshman class at Ohio State University in order to identify similarities and differences between black financial aid recipients and white financial aid recipients. Significant differences were found between blacks and whites on all variables investigated. (Author)

Forty overweight female subjects were randomly assigned to one of eight treatment combinations in a 2x2x2 matrix. The use of positive coverants produced significantly more weight loss than negative coverants. (Author)

The process by which expectations influence social interaction can be investigated, according to the authors. Hence, the Behavioral Expectations Scale (BES) was developed. Preliminary data indicate the BES may be useful in further investigation of the role of expectation in influencing the behavior toward those labeled "mentally ill."…

Examines the status of the relationship between the guidance program of the public senior high school and the community service personnel. (Author)

The IPAT Children's Personality Questionnaire was administered to two samples of white American school children. Both samples were divided into well-adjusted and maladjusted subgroups on the basis of teacher ratings. The CPQ Neuroticism score and the teacher ratings of adjustment status yielded biserial correlations of 0.12 and 0.22. (Author)

Speech given before the National Association of Educational Broadcasters' Convention (Washington, D.C., November 22, 1968).