This paper critiques Aumaugher's argument which states that the traditional view of concepts as a class of things with common attributes is an insufficient one, and, instead, offers a counterview, stemming from the work of Wittgenstein, which says that a concept is a term's use in the language. Aumaugher states that concept-terms are not always,…

The impact of various definitions of the term "policy" on the nature and outcomes of policy analysis is illustrated by noting a variety of definitions which are implied in the literature. These definitions are applied to exemplar policy arenas to note their differential effect. The policy arenas discussed include the community…

Two studies were conducted to examine the extent to which the category "learning disabilities" (LD) meets the major criterion for classification systems, specifically that the category demonstrates at least one universal and one specific characteristic. Analyses were conducted on psychometric data for 248 students in regular 3rd, 5th,…

Three types of definitions of learning disabilities (LD) (ability-achievement discrepancy, low achievement, and scatter) were examined to determine the extent of common variance within 48 school-identified LD children and 96 nonLD children (all elementary students). Both samples had previously been administered a battery of psychoeducational…

A study involving 48 school-identified learning disabled (LD) and 96 nonLD elementary students investigated the numbers of students identified by three kinds of LD definitions: ability-achievement discrepancy, low achievement, and scatter. Relationships between each definition and actual school classification were also examined. Data from a…

A glossary of bilingual education terms provides definitions of approximately 160 commonly used concepts in an attempt to standardize their usage. The major terms are organized alphabetically with related or subordinate terms listed under the major concepts. The glossary is designed for California bilingual educators in order to provide them with…

The main focus of this paper examined how the principal receives his power and authority. It also attempted to define the concepts of power and authority. (RK)

The article outlines a direction for the 3-member task force of the American Indian Policy Review Commission to follow to ensure that it will not retrace the unproductive steps already taken by many others. (Author/NQ)

Defines and explains Alfred Korzybski's theories about general semantics and suggests educational applications. (RB)

Provides a definition for the history of communications that will aid those who are researching the media. (RB)

Author reacted to an earlier article in the Spring 1974 issue of this journal through his interpretation of therapy outcome research as encouraging and urged the evaluation of specific therapeutic relationships, as opposed to making global assessments of "average" psychotherapy. (Author/RK)

An expert is defined here as one who predicts and explains better than the layman in a particular domain on the basis of his specialized underlying knowledge of it. This analysis is then applied to the domain of morality. (Editor)

Article outlined the contribution of the Parent Teacher Association toward creating closer harmony between schools and communities as well as helping to develop their children as good students. (RK)

Author explored certain aspects of the professional model that do not frequently appear in the literature and suggested that teachers review the very basic question of the desirability of becoming a professional. (Author/RK)

Defines certain kinship relationships in terms that are linguistically accurate and imply neither identity nor difference. (CK)