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Neimeyer, Robert A.; And Others – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1977
A pair of related experiments examined the psychometric properties on the Threat Index (TI), a theoretically based scale for the assessment of threat of death. The high reliability of the TI suggested its functioning as an index of stable conceptual orientation toward death. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Death, Fear, Measurement Techniques
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Stewart, David W.; Morris, Linda – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
The present study was undertaken with two related goals: (a) to examine the relationships between the WRAT and CAT, and (b) to examine the relationships which may exist between these academic achievement tests -nd a standard intelligence battery such as the Wechsler Scale. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances
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Covin, Theron M. – Journal of School Psychology, 1977
The results of the present study suggested that PPVT and SIT IQs are not directly comparable to the WISC-R IQs when the moderate to low correlation coefficents are considered. In addition, the SIT appears to be more comparable to the WISC-R than does either Form A or Form B of the PPVT. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Students, Intelligence Tests, Measurement Instruments
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Bolton, Brian – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1977
Statistical analyses supported two conclusions: (a) The Physiological and Emotional Security subscales of the HSS are highly saturated with psychopathological symptomatology; and (b) the remaining five HSS subscales measure dimensions of clients' psychosocial and vocational adjustment that are relatively independent of psychopathology. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Problems, Individual Needs, Measurement Instruments
TRIMBLE, W.E.; UNTERSEHER, RICHARD – 1967
A STRUCTURED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTING MOSTLY OF BODY BUILDING EXERCISES AND WEIGHT LIFTING WAS USED TO GIVE PHYSICALLY UNDERDEVELOPED BOYS A SENSE OF PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FROM GRADES SEVEN, EIGHT, AND NINE, CLASSIFIED ON THE BASIS OF LACK OF ATHLETIC ABILITY, WERE GIVEN THE CALIFORNIA PSYCHOLOGICAL…
Descriptors: Athletics, Control Groups, Discriminant Analysis, Junior High School Students