Describes a research paper assignment on "The Language of Politics" which involved students in analyzing the language of the 1976 presidential debates. (DD)

Values, are conceptualized in context of work adjustment as reference dimensions for the description of needs. Factor analyses of Minnesota Importance Questionnaire data are presented. Safety, Comfort, Aggrandizement, Altruism, Achievement, and Autonomy are identified. These value dimensions are organized in terms of reinforcement preferences and…

Previous Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) research has largely failed to detect differences using standard univariate methods. The current study used multiple discriminant analysis successfully to generate two orthogonal functions that accounted for virtually all of the variance between groups. (Author)

The Embellishment score on the Memory-For-Designs Test (MFD) may be a useful predictor of confabulation. Male (N=16) patients who were judged by staff to be habitual confabulators embellished their drawings on the MFD twice as frequently as a group of 16 patients of similar age (40-80) and diagnosis judged to be nonconfabulators. (Author)

The emerging currents of theoretical research in ETV and some implications for the producer. (Author)

Reviews research and apparatus utilized in the study of the states and characteristics of materials at very high temperatures and pressures. Includes three examples of the research being conducted. (SL)

Discusses the Alberta Project, a research program on teaching, comprising two phases, one occurring in 1975-76 and the other in 1976-77. (RK)

The importance of transdisciplinary research is noted, and guidelines emphasize planning and cooperation among team members. Recommendations address ways to break down disciplinary barriers and view the coordinator's role as facilitator. (CL)

The zeolite synthesis and modification research program at Cleveland State University (Ohio) is described, including program philosophy and objectives, and research facilities. Also considers zeolite synthesis, adsorption on zeolites, kinetics of adsorption, and zeolite catalysis research. (JN)

Describes the methods and results of a major effort to recruit physicians for a continuing medical education research study. Analyzes shortcomings in the recruitment process and offers suggestions for obtaining higher participation rates. (JOW)

Elderly adults (N=72) were presented a concept problem which varied as a function of type of solution shift and stimulus materials. Both trials to criterion and postshift error patterns were analyzed. Results indicated stimulus materials affected postshift performance and the elderly do respond in a dimensional fashion under some circumstances.…

This feature summarizes a research project to determine methodological adequacy and policy utility of rehabilitation research. The project finds a severe lack of quality in rehabilitation research. The reviewers take issue with the research and its findings. The authors reiterate their initial position in a follow-up statement. (NG)