Distressed couples were more critical of each other and less responsive to each other's influence efforts. Distressed and nondistressed couples were similar in their frequencies of inquiries and solution proposals. Criticism and responsiveness were important predictors of both satisfaction with outcomes and attainment of resolutions. (Author)

Paralinguistic and nonverbal behaviors were the best predictors of ratings of subjects' overall performance. Complex verbal categories were the most significant predictors of skill across different situations. Results also showed clear sex differences in degree and pattern of cue usage between male and female judges. (Author)

To better identify the auditory strengths of elementary school children, a test was developed using a pure tone approach with sets of signals. (SBH)

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive validity of composite scores on the National Educational Development Tests for College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test total scores. The subjects were 69 students in a private college preparatory school for girls. The correlation of .76 was statistically significant. (Author/CTM)

The ability of the Stanford Early School Achievement Test (SESAT) to predict scores on the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) was assessed, using pupils in grades 1 and 2 from a large midwest suburban school district. Observed SESAT-SAT correlations ranged from .257 to .723. Author/CTM)

Compares, within the context of parole decision making, the predictive utility of five statistical methods commonly used to develop correctional risk-screening devices. Results suggest that no apparent empirical advantage accrues to any particular model. Further, most devices developed are highly intercorrelated. (Author)

Results indicated a relatively low degree of user acceptance. There was strong support for the relationship between user acceptance, perceived friendship bias, and perceived feedback value. (Author)

Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) are no better or worse than other methods when assessed on a quantitative basis but have greater potential when assessed on use and qualitative criteria. Suggestions are offered for extending BARS research to process questions and domains other than performance appraisal. (Author)

It was concluded that the self-actualization indices of the Personal Orientation Dimensions afford promise as predictors on ability in facilitative communication among counselor trainees, as measured by the Gross Rating of Facilitative Interpersonal Functioning Scale. (Author/CP)

An interval scaling procedure was used to interpret the Rokeach Value Survey. Success based on student's perceived success was significantly correlated with grade point average. The modified Rokeach discriminated more successful from less successful students at levels significantly beyond chance. (Author/CP)

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive validity of the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the College Entrance Examination Board Achievement Test scores in the prediction of scores on various subject area College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. (Author/BW)

The more other-directed, the more subjects tended to conform. These conformity rates were higher than previous studies. When replications of well-known experiments are conducted, there is increased need for debriefing because of the apparent defiant subject effect. (Author/JAC)

The pretreatment personality scores were not significantly related to improved outcome scores at termination either as a main effect or for the interaction with treatment group. However, low neuroticism and high extraversion were associated with improved social adjustment one year later. (Author)

Two methods used to predict enrollment at Montgomery College in Maryland are compared and evaluated, and the administrative context in which they are used is considered. The two methods involve time series analysis (curve fitting) and indicator techniques (yield from components). (MSE)

Integrated schools, family income, and regional differences were not a factor in achievements of Black professionals. Most were educated by parents only and service rather than money was the basis of career choice. Those in helping professions should consider successful Blacks in developing a mental health model. (JAC)