Studied effects of three sets of instructions on poststress state anxiety (A-State) of 78 seventh-grade children. Results indicate only instructions for reporting anxiety during the test showed significant increases in A-State. Apparently, state anxiety can subside in a matter of a few minutes after cessation of a stressor. (Author)

Investigates whether or not children of alcoholic parents suffer adverse emotional consequences and whether or not Alateen is beneficial to such children. Adolescents with an alcoholic parent who were not members of Alateen had significantly higher scores on the negative scales of the Profile of Mood States. (Author)

Data are based on interviews with 31 fourth- and sixth-grade children concerning their understanding of the behavior of one normal and four emotionally disturbed boys as depicted in written vignettes. Liking and disliking were not related to each other or to degree of perceived disturbance. (Author)

Selected personality variables, sex, age, interpersonal values, and educational level, were examined as antecedents to preferences for a nondirective (Carl Rogers) or directive (Albert Ellis) therapist. Individuals who preferred the Ellis presentation proved to more dogmatic and externalized than individuals preferring the Rogers presentation.…

Counselor reports of the time and travel allocated to various activities were correlated with caseload statistics representing the rehabilitation outcomes of their clients. Increased effort devoted to placement and job development coincided with a decreased rate of cases closed as not rehabilitated. (Author)

The effects of information and of types of rehabilitation specialists on ratings of vocational rehabilitation potential were studied. Ratings based on medical and vocational information were higher and more accurate than ratings based on psychological and social information. (Author)

Althought the National Association of Social Workers has repeatedly expressed concern for the rights of women, a study of members' salaries in a midwestern NASW unit reveals a considerable differential between the earnings of men and women--even when crucial variables affecting salaries are controlled. (Author)

This article investigates teacher use of the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI) as a screening instrument with groups of young school-age children. Findings argue for some refinement in the scoring system in order to improve consistency in scoring. (Author)

Comparison of Stanford-Binet IQ scores obtained with the 1972 and 1960 norms of 228 children indicated that use of the 1972 norms resulted in substantially lower scores except at the lowest levels for functioning. The implications of these results were discussed. (Author)

Approximately 120 children were divided by sex and randomly assigned to one of four groups which varied from one another only in size. Group size was found to affect significantly the children's performance, with one to one instruction resulting in the greatest gains. (Author)

An exploratory investigation was conducted of the impact of interinstitutional relocation on 92 mentally retarded residents (ranging in age from 10 to 42 years). (Author/DB)

Use of the results of investigator-initiated research in dental health services policy and administration, and the relationship between the researcher and decision making or implementation based on his findings, are examined. (MSE)

A British review process for policy-oriented research is described, focusing on the problems of keeping academic criteria and policy relevance distinct in the process. The use of multiple evaluative frameworks for policy-related research is advocated. (MSE)

For one optical scientist, Harrison Barrett, the decision not to accept funding for research related to the Strategic Defense Initiative has meant giving up a major part of his work in optical computing. (MSE)

Discusses the Committee on Economic Education's efforts to enhance college economics instruction and facilitate research on instruction in economics. Examines its affiliation with groups such as the Joint Council on Economic Education in promoting economics education at all levels and initiating new research programs. Summarizes important progress…