While playing a game of strategy, nineteen groups of two black and two white seventh and eighth grade boys, otherwise similar, were systematically observed by black and white observers both, using a schedule derived from status characteristic theory. (JM)

By using an equality index to measure the amount of overlap between percentage distributions of whites and nonwhites, it is shown that nonwhites have substantially progressed toward equality in income, education, occupation, employment, and housing. (JM)

Subjects of this study were 120 first and second grade children at three elementary schools in a middle-sized eastern city. The sample included approximately equal numbers of children by race, grade, sex, and school. (JM)

Problems of research design and the formulation of concepts are presented as methodological criticisms of Arthur Jensen's article: "How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement? Harvard Educational Review, (Winter, 1969). A related article is EJ 006 296. (MF)

To determine the effects of both sex and ethnic background on mathematics achievement, 112 Mexican-American and Black adolescents were studied. Achievement scores, parental influence, and math attitudes were analyzed. Ethnic background seemed to exert a much greater effect on mathematics achievement than did gender. (PP)

Investigated differences in the self-esteem of Black children who have been transracially adopted and that of Black children who have been placed with Black adoptive families. Results suggested no difference in self-esteem. However, there was a difference in perception of racial identity. (Author)

Considers the influence of the experiences, lifestyle, and behavior and psychological patterns of Blacks which may influence the effectiveness of traditional psychotherapy. Suggests therapies which incorporate the immediate environment, raise class consciousness, focus on group solidarity, deal with racism, and promote active change. (JAC)

Surveyed 2,390 high school students taking vocational education to study racial differences in perceived counseling needs of White and non-White students. Results showed non-White students generally expressed a need for more help and tended to be less satisfied and less assured about program and job choices than White students. (JAC)

Draws on Ralph Turner's emergent norm theory to examine the normative shift in attitudes and behaviors among Detroit's (Michigan) community leaders, from ideological and policy polarization between Blacks and Whites in the years immediately following the 1967 racial disorder crisis, to the non-ideological, pragmatist, accomodationist orientation…

Indicates that in diagnoses of mental disorders, Blacks are often diagnosed as schizophrenic, while Whites are more frequently diagnosed as being manic depressive, a less stigmatizing condition. Suggests that biases regarding socioeconomic status lead to misdiagnosis of Blacks. Stresses the need to consider socioeconomic and cultural factors in…

Investigated whether sex, educational level, ethnicity, age, or state of residence are related to attitudes toward work and sex roles. Participants (N=3,639) in six states responded to Hawley's Attitudes Toward Sex Role Scale. Results indicated male attitudes were significantly more gender-bound or stereotyped unless they were college educated.…

Drawing on a national probability sample (N=2,857) of young men, used multiple regression analysis to estimate the effect of labor market discrimination on subsequent locus of control. Results indicated that perceptions of employment discrimination influenced the level of externality among Blacks, over and above racial identification. (Author/RC)