Spontaneous and model-induced production of a valuational style of inquiry was studied in 128 third-grade children. (Authors)

The impact of expectations about student performance and ability is illustrated by four research studies; attention is drawn to the cooperative nature of this phenomenon. (Author)

The data indicates that the degree of agreement in judging behaviour varies according to the action under consideration and, additionally, for some behaviours, between sexes. (Editor)

Study reports an analysis of basic assumptions underlying the Mental Grade and Years in School methods for determining reading expectancy. (Authors)

Study is concerned with the concept of teacher expectancy as it relates to first grade reading achievement when teacher perceptions of pupils have not been artificially induced. (Author/RK)

Research literature leads to the conclusion that (a) externally controlled persons are more threatened by physical disabilities, (b) internals, relative to externals, view emotional disorders as more debilitating than physical disabilities, and (c) social disadvantage and minority group membership are conductive to the development of external…

Suggests that situational uncertainty heightens the effect of success and failure on the anxious individual. Tables, graphs, and bibliography. (RW)