One hundred and eighteen subjects participated in an 18-trial four-choice probability learning task to determine if probability learning data could be described by a family of learning curves and to identify ability and personality correlates of these curves. (Author)

A review of early test data and school, environmental, and sociometric information from the Austin Longitudinal Research Project suggests that certain indicators are useful as precursors of personal adjustment nine years later. (Author)

Investigates the ability of the HSRS to identify prekindergarten or prefirst grade children who will be academically unsuccessful. Results, based on a five-year followup study, indicate the HSRS accurately predicted school failure 81 percent of the time. (Author/HMV)

For several years counselors have been interested in equating the ACT composite score with the SAT total score. This paper explores the possibility of using the first semester college grade point average as an anchor variable for equating the two tests. Research indicated that colleges should develop local conversion tables. (Author)

Sex of child, fathers education, race, and number of siblings of each sex were employed to predict High School Personality Questionnaire and Culture Fair Intelligence Questionnaire scores in a sample of 298 high school students. (ST)

Highlighted in this study are the relationships between sex and grade level on academic achievement and employment aspirations. A probabilistic response format was used for the research questionnaire which was completed by students in grade 9 and grade 11, and by college freshmen and college juniors. (BJG)

Preschoolers, third graders, and college-age subjects were tested for accuracy in predicting their own short-term memory span for picture names. (JMB)

Commencement address given June 1, 1968, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Adapted from a speech before the National Association of Sheltered Workshops and Homebound Programs (San Francisco, November, 1968).