The author provides a brief view of issues and developments in the field of problem solving in the light of progress made as well as implications for the future. (MN)

Reviews the mathematical properties of algorithms and problems which can not be resolved by present methods in mathematics. (SL)

Contends that communication apprehension in the classroom results in reduced student communication and significantly reduced learning as measured by grades, overall average, and standardized achievement tests. (MH)

The Futuristic Problem Solving Model teaches gifted 8- to 18-year-olds about the future by developing problem solving skills that require them to write problem statements pertaining to future issues, create goals and objectives, conduct force field analyses, and forecast probable consequences of problem solutions. (CB)

Mental illness has far-reaching effects on other family members although family impact of mental illness has not received much attention from sociologists. Applies an illness behavior perspective to the study of family burden, reviews knowledge, and invites research by defining a number of issues, substantive and methodological, that need to be…

The study of the ability of 16 early treated phenylketonuric (PKU) patients (ages 6-23 years) to solve complex spatial problems suggested that choice of problem-solving strategy, attention span, and accuracy of mental representation may be affected in PKU patients, despite efforts to maintain well-controlled phenylalanine concentrations in the…

A systematic method for effective consultations between school psychologists or counselors and teachers of children with behavior problems is offered. The approach, consisting of problem definition, observation, review with the teacher, and follow-up activities, serves to help organize and focus the consultation process and ensure follow-through…

A total of 46 teachers rated observable mild-to-moderate school-related problem behaviors in order to identify aspects of teacher tolerance specific to the elementary classroom. Findings indicated that behaviors least tolerated are other-directed or disruptive; self- or teacher-directed behaviors elicited less negative ratings. (RH)

Describes the United Kingdom Health Advisory Service's recommendation to provide access to psychiatric services to adolescents with sensory handicaps. Presents implications for this based on a case description of a deaf boy on an adolescent unit, discussing general and in-group behavior, behavior changes, and the responses of the other adolescents…

The events leading up to a controversial external evaluation in a small school district in Chicago are described from the client's viewpoint. Focus is on the community unrest and tension that shaped the evaluation contract. (TJH)

Corroborated previous research findings demonstrating that problem-solving moderated stress-related depressive symptoms, showing effective problem solvers under high levels of stress reported significantly lower depression than did ineffective problem solvers. Used a prospective design with two measures, controlled for prior depression level, and…

Examines the current state of family sociology and the problems in teaching this subject. Presents alternatives to the traditional presentations about the family. (BSR)

Teachers can help students with learning problems in solving arithmetic word problems by following the principles commonly used in the design of Direct Instruction curricula: teach rules and strategies rather than rote memorization; sequence examples and skills carefully; and introduce and review skills cumulatively. (CB)

Elaborates a theory of tension reduction among antagonistic groups that has progressed from a theory growing out of individual psychotherapy to a well-tried model used in a workshop of international leaders focused on a specific crisis situation. (Author/NB)

Comparison of developmentally disabled adolescents presenting conduct disorder (N=56) with those exhibiting other types of psychopathology (N=57) found significant differences in the conduct disordered group including: more severe retardation, fewer pubertal changes, fewer persons with epilepsy, more normal electroencephalographs, and more…