The knowledge of college students about conditions under which particular reading tactics are appropriate was studied. Results of 2 experiments with 377 college students identified 10 distinct categories of reading situations, which constitute an approximation of a typology of reading situations that could organize research on reading strategies.…

College students (n=713) responded to questions about alcohol effects, their own alcohol use, and their beliefs about risks associated with alcohol use for college students in general and for themselves in particular. Knowledge did not predict reduced use or abuse patterns, nor did perceived risk of abuse for students in general. (Author/ABL)

Surveyed national sample of 844 community health nurses to assess their knowledge of, attitudes toward, involvement with reproductive health services. Slightly more than 50 percent of nurses provided or administered contraceptive services to adolescents. Ninety-five percent agreed that contraceptives should be available to adolescents; 90 percent…

Looks at the factors that make agricultural knowledge systems (AKS) effective, reviews its mechanics and dynamics, and discusses some of the major issues in the management of AKS. (Author)

Discusses a study of writing revision in which all the writing done in two sections of a writing course was collected and draft-to-draft revisions were studied. Suggests that revision depends as much on acquisition of topical knowledge as on level of cognitive development. (SR)

Investigates the construct validity of measures designed to assess topical knowledge. Interviews students about their knowledge of four topics and administers a recognition test. Finds no strong correlation between the two. Concludes that recognition measures assess a specific body of information, whereas interviews open a broader window on a…

Data from 80 deaf children and 190 hearing children, ages 5-15, indicated that there were no intergroup differences on the Draw-a-Person Test; deaf children in successively older age groups knew more internal body parts than younger subjects; and deaf children knew less about internal body parts than hearing children. (Author/JDD)

Examined alcohol awareness education courses taught at five college campuses. Administered pre-, post-, and learning retention tests to college freshmen and sophomores (N=703) to evaluate correlation of variables in knowledge-responsibility-consequences model and effects of alcohol education on consequences. Findings showed alcohol education…

Responds to article by Ross investigating whether psychologists possess psychometric knowledge necessary to evaluate discrepancies within individual's test performace with sufficient accuracy to ensure reliable decision making. Presents arguments within context of guidelines for test interpretation and estimation of error. Offers suggestions for…

Reacts to response of Barnett and Macmann concerning Ross's investigation into whether psychologists possess psychometric knowledge necessary to evaluate discrepancies within individual's test performace with sufficient accuracy to ensure reliable decision making. Contends that ways need to be found to implement and evaluate promising…

Surveyed drinking habits of 212 college students, allowing comparison of heavier drinkers with light drinkers. Combining the findings from this survey with results from previous research on tolerance suggests 10 primary prevention guidelines for college students who choose to drink. (Author/NB)

Accuracy and determination of feeling of knowing (FOK) were studied in 3 experiments involving 78 Israeli undergraduates using a unified model of FOK. Results challenge the view that FOK is based on a direct, privileged access to an internal monitor. (SLD)

Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz was completed by 245 respondents (28%) from developmental disabilities (DD), aging, and other social service agencies in Washington. Overall, respondents got 64% correct; DD personnel scored lower than others. Most often missed items related to psychological aspects of aging, demographic trends, and socioeconomic…

Questions the theoretical assumption that experiential learning informs in fixed ways for everyone. Suggests a critical look at where we get our theoretical information, as well as at the social parameters that explain reality. Focuses on two aspects of experiential learning not adequately addressed in theory: the embodied location of experience…

Responses from 170 Louisiana family-and-consumer science teachers indicated that those with more open-mindedness, greater knowledge of teen pregnancy, and more inservice training had more positive attitudes toward pregnant teens. Those who taught more pregnant teens or were married/widowed had less positive attitudes. Many schools did not offer…