A teacher who gives good behavior ratings is also more likely to give high grades than a teacher who gives unfavorable behavior ratings. (Editor)

Implication of findings for designing an introductory mathematics curriculum are discussed. (Authors)

Primary emphasis of the model is on the analysis of behavior as it is elicited in specific situations, the primary goal being to acquire relevant information that will contribute to decisions as to desired changes in behavior. (Author)

The factorial invariance of a temperament questionnaire was studied using the data provided by 24 teachers of 564 kindergarten through fourth-grade children. A LISREL analysis supported the hypothesized three-factor model and established factorial invariance of the shortened version of a behavioral rating scale constructed by Thomas and Chess.…

The respondents' (628 children in grades 5 through 10) scores on the Personal Attribute Inventory for Children (PAIC) correlated significantly with scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children and the Behavior Rating Profile--Student Scales, indicating the validity of the PAIC as an educational, clinical, and/or research instrument.…

The Achievement Motives Scale (AMS), constructed by Gjesme and Nygard, was administered to 594 Oslo (Norway) 6th graders and 364 Drammen (Norway) 6th graders. Factor analysis showed the two homogeneous scales of the AMS (tendency to approach success and avoid failure) measure different variables of achievement motive. (LC)

Compared parents', teachers', and counselors' Behavior Problem Checklist ratings of 57 elementary and middle school children in counseling. Analysis of variance revealed school counselors perceived more personality problems in the children than the teachers did. Otherwise, parents, teachers, and counselors did not differ in their perceptions.…

Rated community mental health clinic clients after the initial session. Therapist ratings of client behavior were related significantly to subsequent attendance. Early dropouts were characterized by youth and a lower education level. They were less likely to be employed and more likely to have diagnosed personality disorders. (Author/JAC)

Determined what kinds of experience seeking are related to drug use using Pearson's Novelty-Experiencing Scale, Pearson's Desire-for-Novelty Scale, and Vando's Reducer-Augmenter Scale. Drug use was most frequent among men attracted to unusual states of consciousness and physically thrilling activities. They were stimulus-intensity reducers, and…

Presents and discusses a variety of psychometric information pertaining to the American Association of Mental Deficiency (AAMD) Adaptive Behavior Scale. Presents reliability and validity data. Delineates the technical characteristics of the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale. (Author/RC)

The Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) technique was employed with 16 dormitory resident assistants (RAs) to develop an RA job description. Results revealed that RA's generally preferred BARS to the existing job description. Procedural refinements and further uses for the BARS job description are discussed. (Author/RC)

The subscales of the Bristol Social Adjustment Guides are compared with those of the Behavior Problem Checklist so as to test the hypothesis of a two-factor structure in these rating scales. The specificity of each subtest was also investigated. (Author/GK)

This investigation ascertains whether the empirical factor dimensions underlying the revised Evaluation of Counselors Scale (EOC-R) for student clients of a university counseling center matched a previous sample. It was concluded that the factorial validity of the new form was basically the same as the earlier form. (Author/GK)