While the PPVT is widely used with both typical (i.e., regular classroom students) and atypical (i.e., special class students such as retardates or cerebral palsied) children, there is a dearth of reliability data available for the typical group. (Authors)

While stepwise regression analyses revealed that the demographic variables of sex, school ability, age, and father's occupation increased the power of prediction the LTIT alone was judged to be a valid predictor of academic achievement. (Author)

This study compares a sample of student political activists at the University of Minnesota with the general student population of which they are a part. (Author)

Provides explanations of how creative thinking might take place and lists some characteristics of creative scientists. (CP)

The author believes that creativity and intelligence in children develop only minimally according to a built-in pace but depend mainly on having the opportunities to develop. (AN)

In reference to the various commentaries on his articles, Quo Vadis, AAMD?,'' appearing in the same journal, Johs. Clausen notes points of agreement and disagreement with the various authors. (CB)

Suggests that the correction procedure proposed by Clark and Mirels (Journal of Educational Measurement, 1970, 7, 83-86) is at best a partial correction. The merit of other precedures should be considered. (GS)