Tested the hypothesis that internals will achieve more than externals in situations where competition is preeminent but not where cooperation is requried. Children (N=300) were divided into internals and externals, placed in situations varying in competition and cooperation, and readministered digit-symbol task. The general hypothesis was…

Describes the system used by the National Forensic Association to schedule its Individual Events Nationals Tournament. (For journal availability, see CS 706 260). (PD)

To encourage excellence in mathematics skills, National Society of Professional Engineers and other organizations are sponsoring a new, nationwide mathematics competition called "Mathcounts." The two-part program consists of coaching advanced math skills and team competition on local, state, and national levels. A description of the…

Guidelines are provided which focus on adapting sports to meet the needs of each individual child. A study is described which illustrates the way in which a T-Ball program was adapted to meet the needs of seven- and eight-year-old children. (JN)

Studied the effects of a seven-week motivational training program on the attitudes and sports performance of five veteran members of the Chicago State University swim team. The program stressed four basic aspects: cognitive-behavioral synthesization; personology; micro-group exercises; and individual counseling. (Author/SJL)

Contends that inconsistent judging often leaves contestants more confused than educated. Analyzes the effects of training and experience on judges' agreement in oral interpretation contests. (PD)

Two-year colleges are competing successfully in American higher education, except for funding sources. While two-year colleges enroll over 36 percent of college students, they receive only 1.4 percent of total dollars raised. These colleges must take drastic action to compete for financial support. (MSE)

Reports two studies investigating how performance information affects interpersonal attraction in children. In both experiments children worked on perceptual problems in simulated groups, received feedback about their own and other group members' performance, and then indicated their desire to interact with selected group members in various…

Clarifies the extent to which an individual's fear of success scores may vary with the presence or absence of occupational deviance and/or role overload in stimulus materials describing situations of female competitive success. Results suggest that fear of success is a misnomer for responses to women's role descriptions. (Author/JLF)

This article discusses the child who never manages to succeed, who always falls short of his/her personal or academic goals. Consideration is given to causes of failure in the child's over- or under-expectations of self and to the behavior problems that can result from continuous frustration. (SJL)

As an outgrowth of a student project, a recreational swimming program for handicapped students at Kent State University proved to be such a success that intramural basketball competitions were organized for students confined to wheelchairs. (JN)

The physical education program for the Commack (New York) Public School District has intramural activities for elementary, junior high, and high school programs. Coeducational activities and participation are encouraged. The elementary intramural program is team-sports oriented. (JN)

A junior high intramural athletic program was developed to foster enthusiasm among the junior high school student body. Twenty different sports were offered. A Superstar Competition was comprised of eight events including the 100-yard dash, shot put, basketball shoot, and obstacle course. (JN)

Reviews the legal and economic factors surrounding the film industries in the European Common Market member nations. Relates these factors to the inherent difficulties in fostering cooperation among members. (JMF)