Examines the effects of a continuous schedule vs a partial schedule of feedback on learning. The feedback takes the form of grades and comments on laboratory reports in a grade eight laboratory-oriented program. (GA)

It is argued that there is a fundamental difference in the perception of the nature of man on the part of humanistic critics and traditional experimental social psychologists which leads to different assessments of the long-term effects of deception research on subjects. (Author/AM)

This essay is a first attempt to delineate the different threads woven into the conceptual tapestry of comparative education in North America, and some of the socio-political values that have pervaded basic research and policy recommendations. (Author)

Drawing upon some organizing principles for comparative education is the basis for this discussion of its development over the past quarter century. Emphasizes parallels between education and other people-serving programs and underlines the potential gains from a combined cross-cultural and cross-program comparison. (Author/RK)

A computer program written in BASIC solves earlier problems with a mathematical model used to project the tenure ratio in a time of zero growth in faculty size. It allows the user to input values for the policy variables on a terminal and output the time path of the tenure ratio. (Author/LBH)

Studies 40 children ages 1 to 3 with respect to stage 6 object permanence, representational language, and symbolic play. Examines methodological problems in investigations of Piaget's model of cognitive-linguistic relationships related to the definition of these variables and associated with the use of correlations for data analysis. (Author/CB)

To replicate a study of conflict resolution in the family by Steinmetz (1977), the Conflict Tactics Scale was administered to college students. The results agree with the Steinmetz study with one exception. The patterns of conflict resolution are similar for race with one exception. However, several sex dissimilarities were found. (Author/BL)

Explains how the use of performance analysis technology in a hospital improved job performance, thereby generating dollar benefits and cost savings. The variables involved in this analysis are discussed in detail, and a case study illustrating its efffectiveness is included. (MBR)

An example of a methodology for programmatic research development in emergency medicine is identified through the establishment of a nonclinical health services research position, which contributes to building a body of knowledge specific to emergency medicine and creating a sense of professional identity among graduate trainees. (Author/LBH)

This paper describes the design of the interdisciplinary study of the growth and development of Dutch children in progress at the University of Nymegen, The Netherlands. Schaie's design is based on a trifactorial model which isolates the contributions to developmental data of the factors age, cohort and time of measurement. (Author/MS)

Comprehensive school reform (CSR) focuses on reorganizing and revitalizing entire schools, rather than on implementing individual programs. The idea behind CSR is that schools cannot educate all students to high levels unless all the education system's components work together toward a common goal. Choosing a CSR model can be difficult and…

Article queried parents, teachers and students as to their choice of the ideal behavior for children. (RK)

The focus of interest in the present study was the extent and degree of difficulty reported by a random sample of students in social situations, and the sorts of situations which present most difficulty to them. (Atuhor)

Considered the interaction between job and motivation factors and the relation of attribution theory and role theory. (Author/RK)

The authors introduce the concept of "ecosystems." An ecosystem is one in which there is a true transaction between mutually dependent partners, with the assumption on college campuses that either may change so that mutual benefit may result. A model for bringing about change is presented, and methodology for using the model is described.…