Factors influencing the delinquency of the educable mentally retarded are analyzed. (CK)

Uses data from earlier study by Hollender to estimate mental ages for four quartiles of intelligence for a seven-year span (ages 12-18). Comparison of four groups at some mental age with groups where age or grade is held constant, regarding realistic vocational choices, suggests that mental age concept might be more meaningful than intelligence in…

A nontechnical summary of the connection between malnutrition and intelligence, reports the findings of experimental research in animals and in human subjects. (MF)

The listening abilities of teenagers in Great Britain are discussed. (CK)

It was hypothesized that WISC subtests lend themselves to highly objective scoring and therefore ratings would be highly comparable. Results revealed discrepancies between raters. (Author)

Reprints from: Thomas J. Cottle, Department of Social Relations, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

Supported by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Study supported by the Research and Development Center for Learning and Re-Education, University of Wisconsin, pursuant to contracts with the U.S. Office of Education.

Suggestions and recommendations are made for using the Perkins-Binet Tests of Intelligence for the Blind for low vision and blind children. Suggestions cover such aspects as organization and preparation prior to administration and scoring. (CL)

Two studies investigated the effects of administration modifications on subtest scaled scores of the Wechsler-Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R). Performance scale rated different groups of 57 severely/profoundly hearing-impaired children. Total communication was found to result in higher scores on all subtests in the genetic and…

Issues involved in identification and definitions of giftedness are examined. Six areas comprising a broad definition are listed, and critical aspects of the identification process are considered, leading to review of a five-step model. Finally, the use of standardized intelligence and reading tests is considered. (CL)