The study involving 371 first graders in the initial sample and 206 in the follow-up evaluated the reliability and validity of the Matching Familiar Figures Test for its possible use in diagnosing the learning problems of young children, who may need special educational services. (Author/SBH)

In this article selfhood is examined from three perspectives: evolutionary or phylogenic, cross-cultural and transhistorical, and developmental or ontogenetic. The view presented is offered as a basis for hope in interpreting our human nature to ourselves and in increasing our individual and collective capacity for self-direction. (Author/EB)

The article presents a brief synthesis of several key conceptual and methodological concerns related to the identification of psychoeducational problems in childhood, along with some ethical perspectives and conclusions regarding the state of the art. (Author)

Three approaches to the prediction of juvenile recidivism--factor analysis, stepwise multiple regression, and stepwise discriminant analysis--are contrasted. Stepwise discriminant analysis provided the most consistent selection of variables in the data set used. Problems and advantages of the three approaches are discussed. (Author/JKS)

This research was concerned with the way people identify and categorize letters and digits; the author attempted to answer which of these processes occurs first, with the focus on whether there is a logically determined sequence involved. (Author/RK)

Problems of affirmative action programs in labeling minority group students as such are discussed from the viewpoint of a Mexican American who does not think of himself as disadvantaged but who was given special consideration and opportunities due to his label. (LBH)

Three measures of academic intelligence and three measures of social intelligence were investigated in a group of college students. In the social domain, intradomain correlations were no higher than interdomain, factor analyses produced no identifiable social factor, and academic measures were better at predicting a social competence criterion…

Discussed are some negative implications of the final federal rules for evaluating specific learning disabilities (Federal Register, December 29, 1977), which conceptually redefined learning disabilities to mean an "underachievement." (DLS)

Implications of two possible occupation choice models are compared: (1) enter the job that offers the highest lifetime income, or (2) enter the job offering the highest level of overall satisfaction. Findings from the NBER-TH data sample indicate that screening does exist in model (1). Reasons for not using education as a screening device are set…

The identification of the gifted mathematics student is discussed along with the fostering of talent within a mixed-ability framework. (MN)

The paper maintains that the preventive medical model is inappropriate for dealing with childhood developmental disorders. (Author)

Research on television's influence on children's behaviors, both aggressive and prosocial, is discussed. (AM)

The student entering a Canadian school from the West Indies has many pressures to overcome resulting from cultural differences. (SK)

Provides empirical evidence supporting Erikson's postulation of two ego identity status groups (identity achievement and identity diffusion). Shows that persons high in ego identity development demonstrate higher levels of intrapersonal and interpersonal psychological adjustment than persons low in ego identity. (RL)