Numerous attempts have been made to rectify the kind of irrational factors which help prevent a young person from meeting one of society's first demands, that of satisfactory school performance. This paper discusses some of the existing literature on the subject, especially a rather effective technique suggested by Ellis. (Author)

Results were interpreted as support for the hypothesis that making associations to verbal units facilitates recall and that reaction time is an index of the facility with which associations can be made. (Authors)

Results indicate that the RCR (rehearsal-of-the-correct-alternative response) plays an important role such that when the RCR is inhibited, performance is reduced. (Authors/CB)

Primary purpose of the experiment was to assess the effect of motivation, as manipulated by videotaping the experimental session, upon concept attainment. (Authors)

Data indicate that performance is better when feedback is provided after, rather than before, the response. (MB)

Describes past attempts and alternate procedures for maintaining standard client consistency in simulated experience. Discusses research implications of methodology as well as school use in counselor selection. (CJ)

Comparative ratings are discussed in areas of: (1) acceptance by other school personnel, parents, and students; and (2) understandings of school procedures and ability to perform guidance activities. (Author/CJ)