Evaluated was the extent to which psychologists and physicians made use of a measure of adaptive behavior in the classification of 100 mentally retarded children (5 to 16 years of age) during a 10 year period. (Author/MC)

The behavior of 37 retarded, cerebral palsied children (aged 18 to 60 months) was evaluated by means of two behavior rating scales. (DB)

This study proposed to formulate an instrument to help the adolescent make a self-evaluation, and to acquire some self-understanding. (Author)

Thirty-four college undergraduates, not majoring in science, participated in an innovative program in the biological sciences. The program stressed applications of biology to social problems, and emphasized emotional as well as intellectual growth. (Author)

The purposes of the present study were to explore some of the characteristics which faculty members ascribe to colleagues whom they regard as effective teachers and to develop scales for measuring those characteristics. (Author)

A teacher's performance is shaped by the way in which he approaches his job. This study analyzes the effect of certain teacher training experiences on attitudes toward teaching of reading in high school. (Author)

A teacher who gives good behavior ratings is also more likely to give high grades than a teacher who gives unfavorable behavior ratings. (Editor)

Implication of findings for designing an introductory mathematics curriculum are discussed. (Authors)

Primary emphasis of the model is on the analysis of behavior as it is elicited in specific situations, the primary goal being to acquire relevant information that will contribute to decisions as to desired changes in behavior. (Author)

The factorial invariance of a temperament questionnaire was studied using the data provided by 24 teachers of 564 kindergarten through fourth-grade children. A LISREL analysis supported the hypothesized three-factor model and established factorial invariance of the shortened version of a behavioral rating scale constructed by Thomas and Chess.…

The respondents' (628 children in grades 5 through 10) scores on the Personal Attribute Inventory for Children (PAIC) correlated significantly with scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children and the Behavior Rating Profile--Student Scales, indicating the validity of the PAIC as an educational, clinical, and/or research instrument.…

The Achievement Motives Scale (AMS), constructed by Gjesme and Nygard, was administered to 594 Oslo (Norway) 6th graders and 364 Drammen (Norway) 6th graders. Factor analysis showed the two homogeneous scales of the AMS (tendency to approach success and avoid failure) measure different variables of achievement motive. (LC)

Compared parents', teachers', and counselors' Behavior Problem Checklist ratings of 57 elementary and middle school children in counseling. Analysis of variance revealed school counselors perceived more personality problems in the children than the teachers did. Otherwise, parents, teachers, and counselors did not differ in their perceptions.…