The high positive or negative relationships between many of the sclaes enhance the use of the Basic Scales as aids in determining which specific interest factors contribute most to high or low scores on the empirical scales. The scores on the Basic Scales were closely associated with Like" and Dislike" responses. (Author)

Procedures are described which were used to develop an instrument and scale to measure an individual's ability to detect and describe the immediate affective state of another. Data are presented indicating the scale's reliability and the extent of the scale's content, concurrent, and predictive validity. (Author)

In a recent study, Levine concluded that there was a lack of support for the concept of constricted versus flexible cognitive control. It is suggested that this conclusion is misleading in view of issues concerning the logic of the derived predictions and the statistical power of the study. (Author)

The author stands with others writers who would drastically revamp testing programs or eliminate tests completely for Black students on grounds of cultural discrimination. (BY)

Recommends moratorium on testing minority group members with existing standardized measuring instruments, a reassessment of the validity of standardized tests and an appraisal of testing practices with minority groups whose cultural backgrounds vary significantly from that of the middle class white norm. (Author)

Jensen's article is seen as reemphasizing many of the persistent problems of psychological measurement rather than as raising a new set of issues. The report also directs attention to the social consequences of testing. (Author)

Investigation of test reliability when administered and scored by teachers without testing experience upheld contention that it be used as quick screening device and be given by classroom teachers. (CJ)