Study results give strong support to the existence of successive and simultaneous processing dimensions in 77 normal school-age children in grades K-6 and can be interpreted as an independent cross-validation of the model proposed by Das and his colleagues. (Author/CM)

Reports development and validation of the group incidents questionnaire (GIQ), designed to measure skills relevant to leading process groups. The validity of the GIQ is supported by results of a discriminant analysis and correlation of scores on the GIQ with rankings of paraprofessional trainees on effectiveness as group leaders. (Author)

Using criterion-referenced test item data collected in an empirical study, differences in item selection between Cox and Vargas' pretest-posttest validity index and a latent trait approach (evaluation of the item information function for the mastery score) are analyzed. (Author/GK)

For 235 ninth-grade students, intercorrelations of Guilford's structure-of-intellect (SOI) tests and of three measures of critical thinking were factor analyzed. The study reveals the viability of using SOI constructs involving cognition and evaluation of semantic content as likely explanatory components of critical thinking. (Author/AL)

Two scales were submitted together for factor analyses in order to determine the extent to which the dimensions of locus of control and anomie were related from the perspective of adolescents. It was concluded that the instruments measure different constructs and are factorially valid when considered together. (Author/AL)

Studying the validity of the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning (DIAL), 53 kindergartners took the DIAL before school entrance and then had their Slosson Intelligence Test scores and Metropolitan Readiness Tests monitored for the school year. Preschool screening programs and their relation to the DIAL are discussed. (CE)

Certain groupings of behaviors (factors) from a list of behaviors on the Referral Preference Rating Scale (RPRS) were identified as problem behaviors by high school teachers. Results show that the RPRS not only identified the teachers' main concerns but clustered them in terms of the most disruptive behaviors. (Author/GK)

Presents and discusses a variety of psychometric information pertaining to the American Association of Mental Deficiency (AAMD) Adaptive Behavior Scale. Presents reliability and validity data. Delineates the technical characteristics of the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale. (Author/RC)

Proposes an inductively derived taxonomy as a more valid and reliable classification scheme of compliance-gaining strategies. Compares the taxonomy with a multidimensional scaling representation of college students' perceptions of persuasive messages. Concludes that the taxonomy has a high degree of representational validity. (PD)

Suggests that the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory (RI) has many advantages as a measure of marital satisfaction. This article describes these advantages and the instrument itself: scoring, forms, and evidence for reliability and validity. Recommendations for using the RI to measure marital satisfaction are also discussed. (Author)

Studied the concurrent and predictive validity of the Career Decision Scale administered to 206 seniors. Rated students' descriptions of their career decisions. A year later, students were surveyed by telephone about career decisions. Determined factor scores taken during the senior year were good predictors of student decisions. (Author/RC)

Examined the death orientations of Australian adults at different "distances" from death. Evaluated the performance of scales designed to measure cognitive and attitudinal components of death orientation. Found the Death Threat Index to be problematic. Results suggest death attitudes are idiosyncratic and only minimally affected by…

Details the steps followed in the development of the Basic Skills Word List. (FL)

Argues that giving students a reading test that is above or below their levels of achievement will yield inaccurate information. (FL)

Reviews the ANSER System, a set of questionnaires designed to collect background information from parents, teachers, and students that would be useful in conducting indepth evaluations of learning and behavioral problems. Concludes that because it relies on subjective interpretations, its use should be limited to specialists. (FL)