Explored the relationship between attribution of success and sex role orientation of women (N=114) in graduate school. Results indicated that, among achievement oriented college women, attributional style was related to sex role orientation. Women who were more traditional saw their reinforcers coming from family and social forces. (JAC)

Investigated sex differences in career plans of graduate students (N=559) completing training in male- and female-dominated professions. Analyses showed clear patterns of sex differences in the feminine professions. Except for child care, the plans of women in male-dominated groups were not significantly different from those of male colleagues.…

A survey of approximately 800 English doctorate recipients for 1981-82 revealed that 59.7 percent had full-time teaching positions, a slight decline from the 61.2 percent in 1976-77, the first year the survey was initiated. Employment outside of teaching was larger than in 1976-77. (AEA)

Over 100 college geography instructors in the United States were studied during their transition from graduate students to full-time faculty members. Conclusions are that teaching assistantships should be a learning experience and that education courses should be recommended only with great care. Recommendations for reviewing teaching applications…

Describes a training method that provides a systematic, experiential way of teaching both core conditions and their appropriate use according to dynamic phases of the counseling relationship. The model is part of the Master's curriculum in counseling at New Mexico State University, and has been shown to be effective. (Author/JAC)

Presents an anxiety management approach which suggests supervisors of counselors-in-training can help supervisees resolve approval and performance anxiety through rational-emotive and cognitive-behavior therapies. Stresses cognitive restructuring and risk-taking. (Author/MCF)

Investigated assumptions that people choose careers which are consistent with their learning styles and are shaped to fit career learning norms. Counselor trainees (N=35) indicated their "preferred" learning style, and subsequently, their perceptions of "counselor" learning style. Results supported the assumptions. (Author/RC)

Four year project, involving 34 MA and five PhD psychology students, studied factors which might improve graduate training procedures. The effect of weekly specification of research tasks, meetings with supervisor, deadlines, feedback, and incentives were studied. Students' performance was highest when all components of the supervisory system were…

Presents an overview of an approach in training Black masters-level students in research, with emphasis on research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer usage. (JCD)

Hypothesized that dogmatism and externality in locus of control are inversely related to skill in facilitative responding. Dogmatism and externality were measured by the Opinion Scale, and skill in facilitative responding was determined with the Gross Rating of Facilitative Interpersonal Functioning Scale. Results supported the hypothesis. (Author)

Contrasts the theoretical and practical aspects of professional library educational curriculums from the students' perspective, and examines the students' theoretical or practical orientation toward a variety of variables. This includes influences of sex, term in school, undergraduate or graduate degree, preprofessional work experience, and…

Describes the University of Illinois' independent study approach for presenting fundamental concepts of librarianship to entering master's program students. The advantages and disadvantages of this approach are contrasted as it evolved from four formal courses and an intermediate team-taught approach. (RAA)

Discusses peer supervision as a vehicle for increasing student responsibility for self-assessment and peer assessment, and increasing independence and interdependence among students for professional and personal growth. The article also explains a model of a master's degree program in counseling and includes rationale, definition, implementation,…