Describes a new preschool program in Yugoslavia that stresses the importance of children's play and of special forms of work. (AJ)

Examined research findings of reflection-impulsivity behavior of children and suggests some conclusions that can be drawn from these findings. Bibliography. (RB)

Explains how the assessment of the effect of some individual differences can be applied to the development of training programs. (RB)

The ideals toward which education should direct itself are analyzed. (CK)

In order to investigate sex-role identity and learned helplessness as possible mediating factors affecting performance on formal operational tasks, the responses of 60 male and female adolescents were assessed. Contrary to expectations, the performances of individuals with feminine versus masculine sex roles did not differ significantly.…

Examined the impact of coercion in rehabilitation of drug abusers. A validated interview schedule was utilized for both coerced and non-coerced participants. Data analysis found that coercion facilitates success for certain groups (e.g., older, longer term heroin addicts), and certain criteria (e.g., arrest and abstinence). (Author/JAC)