Correlation coefficients between graduate grade point average and each of three predictor variables, consisting of Graduate Record Examinations-Verbal score, Graduate Record Examination-Quantitative score, and undergraduate grade point average, were calculated for each of the six subgroups. Results showed differential predictability across the…

The author reexamined the relationship between sex and empathy using graduate students as subjects. The results show that, contrary to Olesker and Balter's findings, for the subjects there was no significant difference in empathic ability whether judging members of the same or the opposite sex. (Author/SE)

To offer the best field work experiences to a graduate student, it is necessary to plan carefully the types of assignments that the student will have. The author feels that in some instances, the student's vacation periods enhance treatment, and in other instances severly retard treatment gains. (Author)

Graduate students in College Student Personnel Administration were surveyed to determine their research orientation. In general, respondents exhibited a relatively strong orientation to inquiry-related activities. If favorable attitudes to inquiry are desirable, students should be strongly encouraged to take part in research or coursework in…

This study examines how some of the country's future professionals perceive the aged. The data indicate that among social work, law, and medical students there is a striking absence of knowledge of the most basic facts about the elderly. (Author)

Describes a midterm evaluation procedure of chemistry teaching assistants by their students and immediate feedback of results to the teaching assistants themselves for the purpose of helping them improve their teaching skills. (GA)

Presents a brief description of community projects undertaken by graduate students of early childbood at West Georgia College, Carrolton, Ga. (CM)

This research measured the relationship between humor appreciation responses and facilitative abilities of graduate counselor trainees. In this study counselor trainees who were more intelligent, anti-establishment, anxious, flirtatious and introverted were able to communicate at a more facilitative level. Implications and further research are…

Surveyed graduate counseling students regarding attitudes toward homosexuality. Results indicate counseling students feel ill-prepared to deal with homosexual clients, are unsure about the etiology of homosexuality, and that female students respond differently from male students regarding many aspects of homosexuality. (Author)

The results from these analyses supported the hypothesis that the Personal Responsibility Rating System has construct validity as a measure of psychological health. (Author/DEP)

Directed to graduate students and young professionals, discusses time-based and strain-based interrole conflicts and offers examples of coping strategies found to be effective in ameliorating conflict. Reviews time management skills which can be implemented to enhance coping strategies. (Author/NB)

Twelve graduate students were trained (using written programed learning materials plus oral practice) in three categories of parent conference skills: (1) communicating diagnostic information, (2) communicating recommendations, and (3) organizing the conference and interacting with parents. Professionals and parents of developmentally delayed…

Graduate business students wrote one-page reports one week and presented similar reports orally the next. The errors and needed improvements were quantified, and it was found that a significantly greater number of vague and incorrect usages appeared in the oral presentations. (JOW)

Describes the establishment of a unique internship program that combines the traditionally different approaches used in legal education and counselor education. (Author)

A survey found that American graduate students tend to use an individual coping strategy (self-serving attributions) more than Japanese students in dealing with success and failure experiences related to ability. However, the findings suggest that different cultural groups react similarly in the face of obvious situational information. (KH)