Thirty-one cognitively normal college students unfamiliar with Blissymbolics were able to make reliable ratings of the perceived complexity of 91 Blissymbols. Based on these ratings, a correlational analysis indicated that the semantic variable "semantic elements" and the physical variable "number of strokes" were the best…

The study investigated the cognitive processes underlying differences in computer competency between 29 intellectually gifted and 14 nongifted children. Findings are analyzed. (Author/MT)

Data were simulated to conform to covariance patterns taken from personnel selection literature. Incomplete data matrices were treated by four methods. Treated matrices were subjected to multiple regression analyses. Resulting regression equations were compared to equations from original, complete data. Results supported using covariate…

Examined the relationship of various interpersonal, emotional, and cognitive variables to suicidal ideation and behavior in college students. Used self-report measures of life stress, faulty cognitions, loneliness, depression, hopelessnesss, family cohesiveness, adaptive reasons for living, and suicidal ideation and behavior. Developed a…

The study attempted to determine variables that predict whether an occupational therapist will become an administrator or a clinician. Roles of the 385 respondents were predicted with 67 percent accuracy. Age, education, male mentoring, and the values of capability, a sense of accomplishment, freedom, and ambition predicted the administrative…

Tested an anorectic agent, diethylpropion hydrochloride (Tenuate), with a 20-week cognitive-behavioral (CB) weight loss program. Demonstrated significant weight loss under all treatment conditions, with the Tenuate/CB group superior to placebo plus therapy and therapy alone, during the latter half of the drug treatment period. (Author/KS)

Questionnaire responses from parents (N=146) of sixth graders indicated strong support for the inclusion of a broad range of sex education topics including more sensitive topics, regardless of parental age, sex, marital status, income, education, or child's sex. Results suggest that these parents found a broad sex education program in the school…

This cross-sectional study determined which anthropometric, dietary, and physical fitness variables were the best predictors of blood pressure in 323 white elementary school children. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Compared the level of self-motivation of 30 graduate psychology students, as measured by questionnaire, to their previous grades in a psychology and training course. Written, practical, and combined assessments of students in the course were used as criterion variables in regression analysis which revealed that motivation to succeed was most…

Explains multiple regression, demonstrates its flexibility for analyzing data from various designs, and discusses interpretation of results from multiple regression analysis. Presents regression equations for single independent variable and for two or more independent variables, followed by a discussion of coefficients related to these. Compares…

Interviewed 667 adult children with elderly parents to investigate motivators and inhibitors of attitudes of filial obligation. Found that degree of obligation was explained by structural and demographic factors such as distance and role conflict. Associations of predictor variables with filial obligation varied by parent type and gender of adult…

Hospice patient/family volunteers responded to personality questionnaires prior to training and to measures of death understanding and coping before and after training. Results showed that the volunteers were relatively low in anxiety, internally controlled, and empathetic before training. Following training, volunteers reported better…

Investigated the causes of happiness and unhappiness among spouses. Results indicated while marital happiness is the most important determinant of overall happiness, job satisfaction is the most important determinant of unhappiness. (Author/BL)

Faculty resistance to an annual faculty evaluation system implemented at the University of Northern Colorado was widespread. Four factors characterized faculty members most dissatisfied with the evaluation of their performance: years in service at the university, level of the evaluation, impact on salary, and inconsistency among the evaluators.…

Explored the relation of self-efficacy beliefs to educational/vocational choice and performance. Regression analyses indicated that self-efficacy contributed significant unique variance to the prediction of grades, persistence, and range of perceived career options in technical/scientific fields. (Author/BL)