Basic and methodological considerations, organizational context of social action programs affect the introduction, execution, and utilization of evaluative research. Tensions between administrators and evaluators, and client activism are two of the problems discussed. (VW)

The importance of reinforcing the reading achievement of children and the procedures for accomplishing this reinforcement are discussed. (CK)

The character of urban areas is found to be related to personal morale but not to political efficacy. The morale of Blacks in central areas of cities is found to be higher than that of whites and movement from one area to another was found to affect the morale of only those residents with relatively little education. (Author/MB)

Offers support for the idea that dissonance is aroused only if the consequences of a discrepant action are known in advance and responsibility freely assumed. Graphs, tables, and bibliography. (RW)