Various testing-the-limits procedures were employed in administering the Raven Coloured Progressive Matrices Test to second- and fourth-grade children. Tests of impulsivity, neuroticism, extroversion, intelligence, and achievement were given. Procedures which involved verbalization and feedback were efficacious in maximizing performance on the…

A study to determine the characteristics of pregnant adolescents living in Travis County, Texas, found that 38 percent were Mexican-American, 38 percent had a gynecologic age of three or less, and 63 percent planned to place their child in the school nursery while completing their education. (LRA)

Developing basic competencies of the successful professional is seen as the purpose of professional education. The basic competencies of the applied behavioral scientist are described. The conditions and processes for developing competencies are discussed, emphasizing the need for multi-modal learning experiences and the development of the whole…

Evaluates critical factors in decision making (as identified by A. W. Lerner) for their applicability to a case of policy making in early childhood day care. Considers characteristics of the decision-making setting, role perceptions, individual personality traits, problem contact, and organizational and social influences. (Author/GC)

Examined teachers' ratings of eleventh grade high school students on seven personal academic characteristics observed in the school and classroom. Teachers and students agreed significantly at the .01 level on six of the seven characteristics. Teachers were more likely to identify students who scored high on a personal characteristic. (Author/RC)

A phenomenological investigation was conducted to examine the causal factors of adolescent substance abuse. Results indicated the adolescent substance abuser sees life as a struggle, sees self as an outsider, feels powerless and uses drugs to cope with anxiety. (RC)

The medical practice setting preferences, in terms of demography, of 1978 U.S. medical school graduates are reported along with their career plans and other individual characteristics. Characteristics of graduates preferring inner city, small city and town/rural settings are highlighted. (JMD)

Results indicate that an inverse relationship exists between trainee levels of self-acceptance and client's ratings of counseling satisfaction. Supervisor's ratings of trainee performance and progress in supervision are also inversely related to trainee levels of self-acceptance. Supervisor's ratings of trainee performance and client satisfaction…

Investigates the sociocultural factors which influenced the development and acceptance of the IQ as a concept and intelligence testing as a procedure in the United States between 1900 and 1930. (DB)

Reaching the hard-to-reach adult is a matter of communication. Continuing education providers can use communications technology to promote educational programs and transmit knowledge and information, and to overcome time and place barriers to participation. (SK)

Summarizes data on work experience and work injuries available to date from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' new Supplementary Data System. Tables show work injuries and illnesses by length of service, industry, occupation, sex, and age. Inexperience (first year) and youth of injured workers were found to be highly correlated. (MF)

Receiver difference indices were developed to describe comprehension of organized and disorganized spoken messages. Comprehension was measured by a multiple-choice test and data analyses allowed for the interpretation of different indices of receiver comprehension in a variety of messages conditions. (Author/MH)

Examines current legal parameters concerning the institutional response to gay student groups. The issues evolve around First Amendment considerations; egalitarian treatment of all student groups, whether gay or not; educational concerns of the institution; and the balance between the rights of the individual and the prerogatives of the…

Studied the demographic characteristics of student offenders. Found that when offenders were examined with reference to a baseline group, there was no difference in offense rates among the undergraduate classes and divisions, but there were differences between the sexes and place of residence. (Author)

The author asserts that, to defend their programs, art educators must cooperate with other school staff. She warns that, by too closely identifying with the traditional artist's role (communicating nonverbally, being creative, acting as a tradition-breaker), the art teacher may risk being viewed as separate, noncooperative, and divisive. (SJL)