Simon and Smith (MPQ; v31 n1 p265-77 Jul 1985) obtained negative findings in their replication of Smith and Dutton's (1979) lure-retrieval experiment. However, this replication failed to support the conclusion that findings seriously undermine the credibility of all previous experimental studies of play. (Author/KS)

A quality circle is a problem-solving method with emphasis on analytic thought, a task-structured group process, school and community issues, implementation of an action plan, and evaluation of results. Circles develop not only the gifted students' analytic thinking skills but also their responsibility and leadership skills. (Author/CL)

Calls for a recognition of existential issues in family therapy. Notes the importance of "big questions" to families, reviews the roots of existential philosophy therapy, and offers an example of the usefulness of connecting existential thought to the family field by discussing differentiation/fusion from an existential perspective. (BH)

It is argued that the manual of the Test of Adolescent Language lacks precision even though the authors explicitly state that the test may be used for the purpose of identifying intraindividual differences. To alleviate this problem, a table containing statistically significant differences between subtest standard scores is presented. (Author/CL)

The article describes a family and marriage relationship deteriorating in part because of the father's difficulty in playing with his disabled son. (CL)

Praises the writing persona of syndicated columnist Mike Royko and speculates on how he might comment on the research related to reading. (HTH)

Life, as it has evolved over thousands of years, is a fantastic miracle. Since 1945 humans have built nuclear weapons so effectively that the release of them now would eradicate human life several times over. This annihilation potential makes life seem precious. Hard questions which must be asked are listed. (RM)

A game inventor investigates the game selection policies of game producing companies. (LS)

Questions and answers following an informal talk on licensure made by Frank P. Grad at the National Office of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 9/26/73. (Editor)

The following is a listing of recent books relating to Creativity and Problem Solving. (Editor)

Excerpts from an informal talk on licensing made at the National Office of the American Occupational Therapy Association. (Editors/JA)

While the urban poor participate in the communication process via the mass media (mostly TV) and interpersonal communication channels, they receive scant information which improves their lives. The author suggests improving the information content of electronic media and providing low-income groups with means of dealing with communication and…

At a three-day meeting some executives of the Drackett Co. and representatives of the broker sales force took part in a grid team approach to the problem of improving relationships between the brokers and the Drackett organization. (SA)

The Panel Consensus Technique is a structured method by which many or few ideas can be processed by successive objective comparison, analysis, evaluation, and judgment; the aim is to achieve consensus in selecting ideas that show the most potential for solving a specific problem or problems. (Author/CB)

Several frustrating experiences attributable to the recent revision of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) are described. Because of the unchanged physical appearance of the old (1962) and new (1967-68) editions of the test, some subjects in a longitudinal research project were accidently administered the wrong edition. Data…