Analysis of computer-run personal data indicates that perceptions are affected by personal characteristics and environment, and that interaction of all three in motivation to remain in seminary is extremely complex. Suggests direction of future research. (CJ)

Predicted that an external locus of control would characterize undersocialization. Tested this hypothesis on a random sample of secondary school children (N=97). Scores from the Child Nowicki-Strickland Internal-External Scale were found to predict undersocialization in the expected direction. Suggested several possible interpretations of this…

Reports progress in the development of the Needsort, a research tool, for the assessment of the three developmentally earliest, within Maslow's framework, conative needs (physiological, safety, belongingness). Discusses item analyses, item selection methods, reliability studies, and validation studies across a broad range of populations. (Author)

Discusses implications for the mental health of Black clients and psychological intervention with them arising from a research program investigating the psychological functioning of the Black personality. Results of motivation and perception studies with Black students suggested that enhancing blackness concomitantly results in enhanced personal…

Surveyed female students (N=226) to determine the extent of sexual harassment and to test several popular explanations. Results showed nearly one-third of the students reported sexual harassment by a male teacher. These reports could not be interpreted as reflecting feminist beliefs or oversensitivity. (JAC)

Investigated the relationship of shyness in children (N=103) to the constricted flexible dimension of cognitive control. Findings showed a significant difference in performance of the shy and nonshy group on the Stroop Color-Word Test. The shy group was less effective in maintaining performance in the presence of interfering stimuli. (JAC)

Examines whether the major dimensions of human value systems can be empirically defined in terms of nature and possible influence. Subjects (N=171) completed the Life Values Inventory and Personal Values Inventory to assess terminal and instrumental values. Factor analysis yielded eight basic dimensions of the value domain. (JAC)

The Personal Assessment Feedback (PAF) Program is designed to help students assess and improve their functioning as individuals and as teachers. The program was used in the counseling of preservice elementary school teachers at Brigham Young University (Utah). (PP)

Reviews 26 instruments developed to assess temperament at the infant, preschool, and school-age levels, giving particular attention to instrument content, standardization samples, reliability, and validity. It is concluded that, at present, no single psychometrically adequate instrument is available. Suggestions are made for future approaches to…

Instead of confirming John Dewey's ideas, Lawrence Kohlberg's writings on moral-cognitive development conflict with some of Dewey's principal concepts about moral development. Dewey's views of psychological growth, or development, and attainment of the good are contrasted with Kohlberg's findings. (PP)

Sex role development is discussed, beginning with processes through which children adopt sexual identity and related behaviors. The growth of androgyny (measured by the Bem Sex Role Inventory) in adult males and females is documented, and changes in the sex role behavior of men and women over 50 are described. (PP)

This study determined the predictive validity of the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory relative to that afforded by the American College Testing Program's (ACT) Assessment composite score in forecasting academic success in a three-year, hospital-based nursing diploma program, as measured by…