The booklet describes findings of a 1976 survey of 883 local Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) units which revealed great diversity in size, scope of operation, and sophistication. The majority of ARCs had 100 or fewer members, no staff, and were located in areas of 50,000 or fewer people. Other majority characteristics included use of…

THE PEER-CONFORMING BEHAVIOR OF HIGH CREATIVE FIFTH-GRADE PUPILS GROUPS DEVIATED LEAST WITH NEUTRALS. INFORMATION SCORES SHOWED CONTROLLED, SMALL-GROUP SITUATION, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE NATURE OF THE TASK PRESENTED, THE SOCIOMETRIC COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP, AND ANY INTERACTION OF THESE VARIABLES. SUBJECTS OF THE STUDY WERE FIFTH-GRADE PUPILS IN A…

THE COMBINED EFFECT OF AFFILIATION AND GROUP RESPONSIBILITY ON ETHICAL RISK TAKING IS EXAMINED. SUBJECTS WERE 150 MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO THREE LEVELS OF AFFILIATION. THE TASK CONSISTED OF TRACING A LINE BETWEEN TWO CONCENTRIC CIRCLES WITHOUT TOUCHING EITHER CIRCLE. SUBJECTS REPORTED THEIR OWN "SUCCESSES" ON THE TASK,…

Data for a study of the role of a generalized national organization in the field of adult education were collected through a questionnaire completed by members and former members of the Adult Education Association (AEA) and by adult educators who had never joined, interviews with leaders in adult education and with executive officers of several…

The purposes of this directory are to provide a ready reference for individuals and organizations with rural interests; to provide a sense of perspective on the various professions, ethnic groups and special concerns represented by national organizations with rural interests; and to facilitate cooperation among organizations with similar…

Two approaches to interest inventory validation are considered. The choice between the two depends on the use being validated. The first approach assumes that interest inventories are to be used in predicting which occupations counselees will enter or prefer. The second assumes that interest inventories are to used in suggesting occupations for…

Basic data about State Teacher Standards and Licensing Boards (STSLB) (and practices commissions) that now exist and the names of persons who may be contacted for further information are listed. The listing is factual only. The inclusion of any board or commission does not mean that the body meets the criteria of the National Education…

Two laboratory experiments are reported which describe the effects of the presence of a neutral in a communication network during the resolution of differences of opinion between two persons. The presence of a neutral was found to be associated with increased resistance to persuasion, increased number of messages between parties, and increased…

This study involved two phases: first when classification was based on the calibration sample, and second in a cross-validation setting. Computer-generated data were used. Results obtained from rules based on probabilities of group membership were compared for accuracy when classifying in the discriminant space and in the predictor variable…

The purposes of this directory are to provide a ready reference for individuals and organizations with rural interests; to provide a sense of perspective on the various professions, ethnic groups, and special concerns represented by national organizations with rural interests; and to facilitate cooperation among organizations with similar…

When categorized into one of two groups, subjects preferred information indicating ingroup similarity and outgroup dissimilarity. When categorized into a single group, subjects preferred maximum information about others regardless of content. No preference occurred when subjects were not categorized into a group. Thus, preferred information…

The 1978-79 president, Marie McMahan, discusses a model of the interrelationships of the diverse groups within the association for the future improvement of communications, involvement, and professional preparation within AECT. (CMV)

Summarizes sessions of the American Vocational Association's five regions who met for the second consecutive year during the convention and discussed issues (e.g., tap legislators, improved communication, and impact at the local level) designed to strengthen their contribution to AVA programs and principles. (SH)

Reviews several studies of identity and intergroup perception conducted in Israel during the past ten to fifteen years. For availability see CS 704 480. (MH)