Critical reading is a developmental process which begins at the readiness level through the use of pictures, and extends to skill in interpreting idea-laden statements using theories and propositional reasoning. (Author)

Discusses the requirements of today's professional training programs in hospital administration to meet the complex demands of today's highly specialized and highly departmentalized hospitals. (AN)

To investigate the relationship between multiple-choice and completion geometry test scores, this study used a technique for quantifying and comparing the validity of scores of different levels. (Author/DR)

Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (CJ)

Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (Author/CJ)

The contemporary counselor must strive to integrate behavioral science principles with his previously established human relations context, to make them work for benefit of his clients. Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (Author/CJ)

A reply to an article by Frank Watts, "Mass Media and the Teaching of English" ("English in Australia," March 1969). (SW)

This comments on an article in same journal by L. M. Brammer. (CJ)

Analyzed 2,055 position listings in 47 issues of THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION to evaluate trends in the student personnel job market. Results showed a general downward trend in housing and general student affairs positions, an increase in admissions and financial aid positions, and a less seasonal job market. (JAC)

Examined trends in counseling research as represented in the contents of the JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY to identify the system of counseling psychology. The mechanical mirror or behavioral approach to research has been the most commonly occurring methodological design, followed in order by organic lamp, eclectic, and psychoanalytic designs.…

Surveyed judges and trial commissioners (N=80) regarding child custody decisions in divorce. The content analysis described the responents' comments which clarified their reasons for attaching greater or lesser importance to a particular consideration or the method using in assessing a particular consideration during a court proceeding. (JAC)

Analyzed six recent public relations textbooks for content on honesty. Concluded from this analysis that public relations students do not obtain an in-depth view of issues relating to honesty in communication. Available from Communication Research Associates, Inc., 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500, College Park, MD 20740; sc $7.85. (PD)

Literature that deals with both sociological analyses of mass media and teaching techniques that utilize mass media products is discussed. Methods of using the mass media in college-level sociology courses are outlined, and examples of each are provided. (RM)

Examined whether the economic concepts identified in "A Framework for Teaching Economics: Basic Concepts" were incorporated in the study guides of schools participating in the Developmental Economic Education Program. The economic concepts in the guides were found to be primarily definitional in nature and fairly similar across grades.…

Concludes that the kinds of stories about native Alaskans are similar in general circulation and native operated newspapers, but that the emphasis is much less in the general papers. (FL)