One interesting aspect of the Moynihan Report which has not been investigated further is the relationship between yearly fluctuations in the unemployment rate and the rate of marital instability. This relationship ceased to exist in nonwhites in the early 1960's. A number of possible explanations are explored. (Author)

A reply to questions raised by Leroy G. Callahan in the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education," volume 5, 1974, pages 60-63. (JP)

This study of the relationship of Jewish-American adult children to aging parents found that the children were intensely involved in helping their parents cope with a wide range of problems. Although the study dealt with a specific ethnic group, the findings having implications for social work with all aged persons. (Author)

This study of 30 families involved in family therapy treatment showed that it is possible to differentiate both mothers and fathers along a clearly defined dimension of dominance-passivity. When parents are grouped in varying configurations of dominance-passivity, male and female children in the different groupings differ in the frequency of their…

A model combining a behavioural approach with Reality Therapy was used effectively in controlling a group of behaviour problems in the classroom. In this design the children earned and/or lost certain rewards depending on their daily classroom behaviour. Some difficulties that may arise, and suggested solutions to these, are discussed. (Author)

It was shown that when a highly anxious student performs a task with a confederate, his performance is lowered and that peers may induce anxiety in others when they (peers) complete a task more quickly. (Author/KM)

An overview of a program whose design is to help the student or non student where he is in his developmental and decision making processes. (JC)

Author makes some general observations about Blacks in American education, and some specific observations about the problems that black athletes face apart from the athletic situation. (Author/CB)

The factors are, according to the author, financial ineptitude by the administration and the refusal of the teachers to accept responsibility. (SP)

Procedures for dealing with resignation, retirement, death (dismissal, and layoff of library employees are presented. (7 references) (KE)

Presents twelve reasons why educators should be wary of behavior modification. (JF)

Answers criticisms of and questions about behavior modification. (JF)

The need for adults to understand child development patterns and children's perception of conflict is outlined, particulary for those teachers and parents in areas beset by social ills. (JB)