In the card-punch operating training described here, it seems that extraversion is more important in job success in the early stages of training and clerical aptitude less so, with the relative importance of these attributes being reversed at a later stage. (Authors)

Paper examines type distributions of Negro college students, compares these with findings of earlier studies of white college students, and provides evidence on the stability of personality-type as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. (Authors)

Earlier studies have indicated similarity in psychological meaning between the two named scales, but, while the twenty-nine common items do make a significant contribution, a strong relationship was found when these items were omitted. Reprints available from Patrick F. Sullivan, Department of Psychology, Albion College, Albion, Michigan 49224.…

Personality patterns did not improve prediction from aptitude and achievement variables in the weight determination sample and in cross-validation actually cancelled out predictability from traditional measures. Prediction of college grades from high school grades and aptitude tests was, on the other hand. both accurate and consistent. (Author)

Reported are reliability and validity scores obtained for the projective test of perceived feelings of importance and self-worth in retardates 16 years and over. (KW)

Not only is the book reviewed, but considerable information on the history and current status of the personality assessment movement is extracted. Suggestions for appropriate utilization of the resources in the book are offered. (DG)

One major finding is that a substantial share of the variance common to the five defensive scales included in the study are accounted for by the role playing factor. Also, all subtest scores of admission of common frailties load on the same factor as do aggression, suspicion, autism, and body symptoms. (Author)

For the 91 culturally deprived high school students studied, no significant canonical relation was found between the personality traits of High School Personality Questionnaire and motor performance. (Authors/JM)

This study examines personality differences and similarities between student groups in protest activities by comparing activists to student leaders and random students. Results indicate many similarities in personality dimensions but protesters are more adventurous, autocratic and individualistic. They are also more spontaneous and irresponsible.…

The relationship between certain personality variables and the degree to which examines display certainty in their responses was investigated. (Author)

This report is based on a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Educational Research Association of the New York State, Kiamesha Lake, New York, November 7, 1968