The study investigated possible relationships between lead levels and behavioral problems in 55 elementary schoolchildren (26 with behavior problems and 29 controls). The group of behavior problem children had significantly higher hair lead levels. (Author/SB)

A revised version of Kaiser's Measure of Sampling Adequacy for factor-analytic data matrices is presented. (Author)

Results suggested that once a performance-equated age range of nonretarded Ss was isolated with parity to the mildly retarded standard, a number of nonretarded comparison groups, matched on a preestablished performance standard, may be consistently generated. (Author)

Explains why an econometric practice introduced by J.C. Soper cannot eliminate the problems caused by multicollinearity. The author suggests that it can be a useful technique in that it forces researchers to pay more attention to the specifications of their models. (AM)

Provides a brief history of the cataloging of microform reproductions of previously published works and reviews several problems occasioned by the application of AACR2 Chapter 11, which requires a totally new record for microform reproductions. (CHC)

Argues that standards protecting human subjects in psychology experiments undermine the freedom and dignity of the researchers. Suggests a simple procedure to relieve the work load of the Human Subjects Committee. (KC)

Discusses how it is in our nation's energy interest that cities and city living prosper and that movement of people out of cities and into nonurban areas be reversed. However, national energy policy itself favors suburban sprawl-type development and works against city revival. (AM)

Argues that Baumrind (1982), in her discussion of studies employing Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and Personal Attitudes Questionnaire, confuses theories proposed by Bem (1974) and by Spence and Helmreich (1978, 1979), which are based on different assumptions and have different implications. Outlines differences between the two and points out…

The development of an extensive body of research information pertaining to visually handicapped persons is hindered by small, heterogeneous, population samples and by the small number of studies. Four approaches to data synthesis are explored as one means of integrating and synthesizing the limited information available. (Author)

Considerable judgment is required in scoring some McCarthy subtests, as this research showed the results of the Draw-A-Design test to be disagreeably scored. Oral Vocabulary and Draw-A-Child tests offered few scoring discrepancies between examiners. Two different studies and protocols are discussed. (CE)

Provides teachers with a chance to select the "most severe discipline problems" from among a set of 10 illustrations. Points out the areas of tolerance and intolerance teachers' choices might reflect. (Author/RH)

The article develops a workable set of intervention strategies based on programs developed for children experiencing significant emotional conflict who were seen in two centers. Sections address reduction of stress and development of coping skills and resources. (SB)

The problem solving behavior of three groups of trainable retarded youngsters (N=54) and three groups of intellectually average children (N=54) of comparable mental age was examined to determine individual differences in task performance within and between populations and the effect of prompting cues on the performance of those students who do not…

Offers suggestions based on personal experience for designing large-scale training games and discusses problems related to game users, development, and computers. Seven references are appended. (LLS)

Professional and administrative issues of concern to members of the American Association of Workers for the Blind are discussed. (CL)