Paper presented before the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, August 30, 1970, Washington, D.C. (FF)

The American Association of Mental Dificiency's (AAMD) position on terminology and classification in mental retardation was reviewed in terms of the AAMD's definition of mental deificiency and the inclusion in the definition of mental deficiency of the concept of adaptive behavior. (Author/CB)

Describes the coordinated study of European grasshoppers as living specimens in the field and as permanent laboratory preparations for introducing taxonomic principles. Provides details for the preparation of specimens and sample instructions provided to students. Part I of a three-part series. (AL)

1971 was a year when the practicing cataloger received some much needed help and uses of recent technological advances were tested, but no new frontiers were broached. (53 references) (Author)

Distinguishes conflict from competition in the intraorganizational context and presents a behavioral conceptualization of the process of conflict. The conceptualization suggests that goal incompatibility, perceived opportunity for interference, and interdependent activities among organizational subunits increase the potential for conflict.…

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study into the nature and quality of exhibits in physical science museums in the United States. Audience reaction to exhibits was measured at several museums. (LC)

The article examines present policies and practices in special education affecting those children with mild handicapping conditions. (RD)

The author sets as his task the consideration of the present state of bibliographical control of South Africa's bookstock with special reference to centralization and decentralization. (20 references) (Author/SJ)

Pre-printed form cards are used to advantage in a specialized situation. They allow for individualized cataloging practices and simplicity of clerical follow-up. (Author)

Procedures and results of a study involving ability grouping procedures in elementary school mathematics classes are reported. The investigators recommend that within-class ability grouping is practical in departmentalized mathematics classes. (JG)