Speaking, the language skill whose mastering appears to be the ultimate aim of every attempt at learning a foreign language, constitutes a formidable challenge. Apart from involving the online interaction of complex processes of conceptualization, formulation, articulation and monitoring (Levelt, 1989), it appears prone to numerous psychological…

A substantial body of research emphasizes the importance of humor in teaching/learning processes; however, research on the reasons for non-use of humor in academic contexts has enjoyed scant attention. Addressing this gap, this study examines the reasons for instructors' humor avoidance taking into account student perceived benefits of using humor…

Character education programs support the development of positive character traits in children and adults. Effective violence prevention programs improve pro-social competencies and reduce negative behaviors in students by enhancing protective factors (strong bonds with teachers; clear rules of conduct that are consistently enforced) and targeting…

Professional development of generic black academic staff in South African higher education is viewed against the background of increased emphasis on open dialogue and concern for upward mobility in academe. Open dialogue and liberation create new expectations and challenges for staff. This article describes professional development of academics…

This bibliography contains a comprehensive listing of research studies and dissertations related to the Sixteen Personality Factor (16 PF). It is the third part in the series of reference works begun by the 16 PF Handbook (1970) and supplemented by the 16 PF Manual (1972). The collection spans primarily the years 1971-1976. Several references to…

Students who had been administered the College Student Questionnaires, Part-1, were categorized into the six personality types proposed by Holland. Following this procedure, the personality types' mean scores on the seven scales of the College Student Questionnaires were compared in an effort to determine whether or not significant differences…

The present study investigates the relationship between managerial style and certain personal characteristics of managers. A sample of 200 American managers is utilized for this purpose. The necessary data were collected using a Personal Values Questionnaire, a biographical questionnaire and an inbasket exercise. The managers were first classified…

Personality variables involved in alcohol-related violence were studied by comparing Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) scores of four different groups (N=259). Results are given for violent versus nonviolent groups and intoxicated versus sober men who commit murder. (Author/BL)

The principles of group dynamics were applied to systems theories of personality. Parallels were drawn between groups and the mind especially in the area of intragroup conflict and intrapsychic conflict and with regard to group size and the number of subsystems of the mind. The heuristic possibilities of this analogy were discussed. (Author)

Administered the Eysenck Personality Inventory as part of a larger battery of tests to chronic users of drugs (N=43) to determine how drug use influences personality. Results showed that cocaine and opiates users were more introverted; and amphetamine users, barbiturates users and nonusers were more extraverted. (LLL)

Emphasis is placed on the importance of literature in the acquiring of our personal identities. (MF)

Examines some of the methodological issues in the assessment of temperament and raises questions about the desirability of labeling infants as having "difficult temperaments." (Author/MP)

Describes an exercise designed to demonstrate the effects of personality on problem formation and problem solving. Participants are provided a supportive environment in which to discover for themselves their personality/problem solving style and compare it with that of others. (LLS)

Replication of Larson and Borgen's study with a college sample (n=200) who completed the Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) supported hypothesis that specific MPQ scales contribute significantly to prediction of SII basic interest scales. Results confirm that specific interests are related to…