The experimental results obtained by testing the main hypotheses indicated that there was no difference between the two indexing methods compared, indexing from an alphabetical list alone, and indexing with the suggestion lists as a supplement to the alphabetical list. (Author/MM)

The abstracts obtained so far are of sufficiently good quality to indicate that large-scale testing of the methods of the automatic abstracting system is warranted. (Author/MM)

A set of nine propositions about value systems were introduced as a basis for the four models of marriage counseling discussed: Counseling, General Form; Marriage Counseling, Individual (Family in Vitro); Marriage Counseling, Conjoint (Family in Vivo); Pathological or Grossly Deviant Systems in Counseling. The interactions of the various value…

In response to William Coulson's article in same issue, author expresses need to discover how to replicate reliably the potential of successful encounter process. He also feels that encounter should not become the prime focus of professional attention at the expense of other group counseling processes. (Author/CJ)

This article is a rejoinder on comments, by several contributers, on an article concerning encounter groups written for this same issue by William Coulson. (CJ)

Reports the perceptions of Association of Counselor Education and Supervision members concerning the CES journal. Demographic characteristics of respondents, opinions on article types, strengths and weaknesses, and inclusion of brief reports and special issues are presented. Results indicated that research articles and the types of articles are…

Analyzes the plot structure of the 61 most popular picture books on the 1982 "Children's Choices" list and discusses interesting trends found in the list. (FL)

This analysis of information contents of documents (i.e., network of nodes which represent facts reported therein and their conceptual interconnections) yields a method for quantitative measurement of such content. Basic premises, calculation, salient features of the method, and information theories are discussed. Four references, graphic…

Finds that the most common type of figurative language in fourth- and sixth-grade basal readers is personification. Overall, the most commonly used figures of speech are: personification; animal, sense, and inanimate metaphors; and hyperbole. (FL)

Develops a framework for examining sport and leisure themes in television programs and commercials. The proposed model has two dimensions: (1) problem analysis (impacts, evolutionary cycle, and skill level); and (2) model development (methodological consideration). Until a more comprehensive approach incorporating these issues is operationalized,…

Analyzed 17 current success books for women. Considered (1) how success is defined and exemplified in these books; (2) how the author-audience relationship develops; and (3) how women are portrayed in relation to others and society. Concluded that writers of success books are not in agreement about what constitutes success. (PD)

Reports a number of modifications to the computer readability program STAR (Simple Tests Approach to Readability) designed to make it more useful. (FL)

Reviewed alcohol-related activities by prime-time television characters over a five-year period. Analysis showed alcohol was the preferred beverage used by characters, especially in recent years. All kinds of characters were seen drinking except youth. However, consequences of alcohol abuse and response of others were not always shown. (Author/JAC)