A statistical model for relating latent variables from manifest variables, called a linear structural equation model, is presented. The approach is illustrated by a test theory model and longitudianl study of intelligence. (Author/JKS)

Two analyses of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) protocols of 100 children (6 to 16 years old) referred for behavioral problems in school were conducted to study the utility of a variety of WISC short forms and the factor structure of the WISC-R. (Author)

This study examines the organization of male and female college students' values. The relationship between different value structures and attitudes toward women's liberation are discussed. (BE)

The study explored the intellectual functioning of 90 hyperkinetic, minimally brain damaged boys (mean age 12 years) via an analysis of student test performance in relation to the factor composition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). (SBH)

The construction of attitude measures frequently requires the identification of relevant areas to be measured. Latent partition analysis can be used to develop conceptually independent sub-scales by pooling the expertise of several persons. An example and suggestions of its applicability in other areas are provided. (Author/JKS)

To consider how various measures of creative aptitude might cluster according to task response condition, rather than content, a battery of instruments assumed to reflect creative aptitude behaviors was administered to 90 university undergraduates. (SBH)

This experiment is concerned with delineating various aspects of pretraining that contributed to the improved hypothesis-testing strategies of 150 kindergarten children. (MP)

Ninety-two clinically normal infants (48 male, 44 female) were tested at 2 and 90 days of age to examine the continuity of newborn behavior through early infancy across a broad range of behaviors. (MP)

Analysis of data from the United States and Sweden indicate that the combination of low decision latitude and heavy job demands is associated with mental strain and with job dissatisfaction. (Author/IRT)

Behavior of preschoolers was studied with respect to five factors: verbally-abusive interaction, activity-toy play, avoidance, negative affect-agression, and desire-to-leave-a-crowded-room. Under high density conditions, more girls exhibited reduced activity level and toy involvement, along with increased negative feelings, than boys. (MA)

The assumptions of Jensen's theory of Level 1 ability are examined in the light of recent research on memory. Experimental studies of organization in both serial and free recall, as well as factor analytic investigations of sequential memory indicate that the current theory requires revision in order to accommodate recent findings. (Editor)

Presents an attempt to identify the main dimensions of an educational system. These dimensions in turn allow the identification of those variables which are most useful in describing and differentiating between systems for purposes of research, planning, etc. (Author/RK)

Recounts a study designed to test the hypothesis that communication satisfaction is multidimensional rather than unidimensional and to determine how individual dimensions relate to global job satisfaction. Notes research findings and implications for organizational functioning. (MH)

Summarizes the results of a series of factor analyses of a new test of literal comprehension using a multiple-choice cloze format. (JM)

The criterion validity of the factor index scores of the third edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) was evaluated in a sample of 88 children with traumatic head injury. Only the Perceptual Organization and Processing Speed scores demonstrated acceptable sensitivity to injury severity for evaluation use. (SLD)