To understand the library attitudes of Mexican Americans, it is imperative to present the differences between Mexican Americans and Anglos. To sharpen the distinctions, the differences between the values and attitudes of a Mexican-American boy and an Anglo boy are compared. (15 references) (Author/NH)

Tested the hypothesis that differences in cooperative-competitive social behavior between Anglo-Americans and Mexican Americans is a result of larger family size among the latter group. Found that, even after controlling for number of siblings and birth order, statistically significant differences in such behavior remained between the two groups.…

Focusing on one aspect of the attitude of the rancher toward the Indian, this article examines the Journal called "The Cattleman" and concludes by drawing some general conclusions regarding the rancher-Indian relationship. (RTS)

Examines the differences in concern for death among Mexican Americans and Anglo Americans, by testing college students from both groups, and states some implications for psychotherapy. The article notes that there is no relationship in either group between death concern and psychological adjustment. (SB)

Describes investigation examining item validity and differential item functioning (DIF) on items measuring subjective well-being and coping behavior among respondents representing 338 male and 627 female members of three ethnic groups via use of log-linear models. Results offer strong evidence of item validity and some evidence of DIF. (Author/CRR)

Provides data regarding attitudes toward Chinese speakers by eliciting non-Asian Americans' reactions to Chinese speakers using two varieties of English and introduced in the context of an employment interview with either an Anglo-American or ethnic Chinese male. Results indicate that speakers in all conditions were rated equally suitable for…

The present paper examines test anxiety from a cross-cultural perspective with specific reference to the Indian and American cultures. The construct of test anxiety has been examined in many cultures all over the world. In this review, the importance of understanding and incorporating contextual factors in cross-cultural research is emphasized.…

Historical developments in western Oregon between 1840 and 1860 provide a classic situation of the imperial conquest of Indian lands by white settlers. (KM)

Using Osgood's Semantic Differential, responses of Chicanos and Anglos on 5 concepts viewed as basic to the Mexican family structure were examined. The 5 concepts were self, mother, father, female, and male. (NQ)

This paper presents a summary of the findings of the Color Meaning Test I (CMT I), descriptions of the revised Color Meaning Test II (CMT II), and a discussion of the theories of the development of color and racial bias in young children. CMT II data are reported on 160 Euro-American and 160 Afro-American children, ages 40 to 91 months. (Author/CS)

THE PHILOSOPHY THAT GUIDES SOCIETY IS DETERMINED TO SOME EXTENT BY THE INTERPRETATION GIVEN TO THE PRESENT, PAST, AND FUTURE. NEW MEXICO IS INHABITED BY TWO GROUPS OF PEOPLE WITH A DIFFERENT UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE WHO ARE BOTH STRIVING TO LIVE PEACEFULLY WITH EACH OTHER. THEIR DIFFERENCES COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER. BOTH THE ANGLOS AND THE MEXICANOS MAY…

Compared to other children, Mexican-American children seem less responsive in test-taking and classroom situations. This behavior may be due to a generalized tendency to be conservative risk-takers. This study investigates aspects of this problem by testing four hypotheses: (1) that Mexican-American preschoolers would take fewer chances on a…