Reviews two revisions of cataloging codes: "Standards for Cataloging Nonprint Materials: An Interpretation and Practical Application," 4th Edition, 1976, by Alma M. Tillen and William J. Quinly; and "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, North American Text Chapter 2 Revised: Audiovisual Media and Special Instructional Materials," 1975. (VT)

An explanation of the federal government's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and how it relates to commercial business publications commonly used as tools by the reference librarian. (JAB)

The classification of data generated by empirical research is presented as an important but generally neglected problem facing contemporary psychology. It is concluded that formal classification can facilitate conceptual developments. (Author)

A plea to the Library of Congress to adopt the British Preserved Content Index System (PRECIS), which is capable of enormous variations of output and precise analysis of subject content with no loss of clarity and simplicity for the user, and to reconsider the decision to overhaul the LC Subject Headings. (JPF)

Lays down a theoretical framework to use in constructing theory useful for understanding certain kinds of policy outcomes. Available from The American Academy of Political and Social Science, 3937 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; $15.00 annually. (Author/IRT)

Presented is a rationale for the use of B. Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives in the development of preschool curriculum units for the gifted and talented which translates taxonomical objectives into activities. (BB)

The author points out two problems with the field of learning disabilities: the term caught on before a satisfactory definition had been determined and the field totally disregards the Law of Parsimony, which requires that one should never give a complicated answer when a simple one will do. (SBH)

Discusses aspects of Jungian typology: (1) three pairs of opposing attitudes or functions; (2) the training applications of Jung's psychological types; and (3) instruments measuring Jungian typology, including Myers-Briggs Type Indicators, Keirsey Temperament Sorter, Personal Style Inventory, Keegan Type Measuring Instrument, and Personal Style…

Perceptual and categorical similarity were varied independently in a concept-matching task administered to young children. Perceptual similarity proved to be the primary determinant of difficulty level. Superordinate and basic matches were equally difficult. When perceptual resemblance was minimal, most children were unable to recognize matches at…

This study contrasted two possible relations between reflection-impulsivity and analytic or holistic modes of processing. Although impulsive children were more holistic in the classification task, they made more errors than reflectives on matching tests, regardless of whether the content favored holistic processing. (RH)

The validity of a theoretically based typology of variables associated with dropping out was empirically tested through factor analysis of variables selected from previous dropout research. The dropout typology could be a valuable aid in guiding future research as well as alerting adult education practitioners to a range of factors that have…

Reviews traditional classification schemes for educational computing applications, and presents a new taxonomy based on the areas of knowledge dissemination, knowledge generation, and information management. (16 references) (CLB)

Michigan physicians (N=930) were asked whether they made nursing home visits and if not, why not. A typology was developed to differentiate among various physician types based on reasons given. Six physician types were found, each identified with a different policy lever that could be used to encourage them to treat nursing home patients. (Author)

Examined whether women who experienced sexual assault early in life (N=26) would be identifiable by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Results indicated four scales of the MMPI correctly classified 72.55 percent of the subjects. (Author/BL)

Harris and Lingoes' six psychopathic deviate subscales were assessed empirically for their convergent validity and for their utility to discriminate among male offenders on the two outcome measures of successful completion of sentences at a correctional halfway house and reincarceration at a one-year follow-up. Results provided varying degrees of…