A novel behavioral choice card designed to distinguish 4 social behaviors (altruism/group enhancement, equality, superiority, and rivalry/superiority) was administered to 5- to 6- and 7- to 9-year-old children from 3 populations: upper-middle-SES Anglo-American; lower-SES Anglo-American; and lower-SES Mexican-American. (Author/JMB)

ISPEDS is a computerized information base and retrieval system designed initially to serve the State Department's Office of International Athletic Programs (IAP). It provides timely information in sports exchanges, competitions, clinics, tournaments, seminars, and associated meetings. (LBH)

The writer submits the thesis that there is an inverse relationship between the extent to which the physical education profession embraces the win-at-all-cost philosophy and its ability to defend its existence, let alone its requirement, in an educational setting. (MB)

"Fete Francaise," a one-day competition of academic and cultural activities for high school French students, heightens awareness of foreign language study and motivates and challenges students. The contest's regulations, cultural and academic events, prizes, and registration requirements are described in detail. (CB)

A fundamental change in Americans' devotion to competition and/or cooperation is unlikely. The article suggests ways to identify and eliminate unhealthy forms of competition and describes various political philosophies which foster alternative socialization processes. (JL)

Although it is generally assumed that a visible, successful sports program adds to an institution's financial well-being, most fund raisers and those who have studied the relationship between athletic success and fund raising do not agree. (MSE)

States that international trade is a prime factor linking the Pacific Rim nations. Discusses the differences in each nation's productive factors (land, labor, capital) and examines the emerging technological competition. Concludes that if U.S. firms cannot meet the challenge of foreign competition, then protectionism might limit further economic…

Motivation of band members was tested by asking them a series of questions related to whether they ever challenged for chair positions and their satisfaction with their present placement and skill. Concludes failure and lack of satisfaction with one's current level of performance resulted in fewer challenges and external attributions of success.…

Describes the following features of the Cutler Playwrights Festival: (1) the contest, which involves publicity and choosing a play; (2) the workshop, in which the play's content, expert, release time, size, and follow-up are decided; and (3) the production, which determines the cast and crew and the final performance. (JD)

The Mathematical Olympiad Training Session is designed to give United States students a problem-oriented exposure to subject areas (algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, and inequalities) through an intensive three-week course. Techniques used during the session, with three sample problems and their solutions, are presented. (JN)

To pinpoint the trend toward regionally accredited, specialized colleges and institutions that focus on one or a small number of academic areas, the authors studied 14 such colleges and institutes located in the north central region of the United States. The results of their study are examined. (CT)

Interviews were conducted to gather responses to the question "What are the real problems of industrial arts?" Those interviewed (junior and senior high school teachers, city program supervisors, state supervisors, teacher educators, and teacher education administrators) identified the problem areas as public perceptions, content and its…

Suggests that sociocultural evolution and the processes of variation and selective retention provide a theoretical perspective for understanding past and future changes in communication industries resulting from intrapopulation competition. (DF)

Explains the value of encouraging social studies students to participate in National History Day contests. (FL)

Examines restrictive practices in law, medicine, and architecture, discussing government regulations, entry requirements, and restrictions on advertising. Also discusses how the fees charged for professional services are set and the business structure of the professions. (JN)