This article summarizes the major concepts of the cognitive theory approach and describes several treatment procedures that can be used in social casework with a cognitive orientation. (Author)

The paper reports on a study in which it was shown that the sensori-motor capacities of 10-year-old intellectually handicapped children (n equals 18) are more correlated to mental development than to physical growth and development. (Author/SBH)

Jean Piaget's theory of genetic epistemology is criticized from a philosophical point of view. (JD)

The viewpoint is advanced that induction is a determing factor in the way knowledge is acquired and that in the acquisition of a language and the development of knowledge this process plays a crucial role. (JD)

The occurrences of beginning reading strategies outside of official classroom reading time reveals that children are more advanced in reading development than is generally assumed from the curricula, the materials, and tests usually given to first graders. (JD)

Suggests English teaching activities to which students must respond using the neural functions in both hemispheres of their brains. (DD)

The author argues that many who speak to the issues of elementary-school mathematics are not aware of the real problems. The clear objective of the teacher of young children is to provide them with experiences which will enhance their development. (SD)

Sixty normal and psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents were tested for multiple self image using a specially designed Q sort technique, initially and then every 6 months for 12-18 months. Each subject's self image was analyzed in terms of complexity. (Author/DEP)

Results indicated that after partialing out CA and MA, number of years in the institution was negatively correlated with success in visually directed object manipulation, social imitation, and purposeful, constructive activities for 103 profoundly retarded residents. (Author/JMB)

Because the brains of 12-14 year olds are in a slow-growth period, middle schools should concentrate on developing maturity in existing cognitive skills rather than on introducing new skills. (IRT)

Recent breakthroughs in medicine and psychology bring new hope for curing senility or controlling its ravages. Here are ten methods of reducing or bringing about a complete remission of senility. (Author/RK)

Three formal operations tasks were presented to children of ages 10, 13, and 17. None of the youngest subjects and only half of the older subjects solved the first task without prompts. A few of the younger subjects and nearly all of the adolescents, however, solved the third task without prompts. (Author/JMB)

Reviews the literature concerning the importance of a child's oral language in learning to read. (JM)