Investigates the attitudes of Black manpower trainees toward white counselors before and after receiving counseling. Results indicate experience with white counselors is not entirely negative, but experience with a black counselor is clearly positive. (Author)

The present study was conducted to determine the applicability of human relations training in the rehabilitation of selected prisoners in a Southern prison. Inmates who participated in the study were able to learn discrimination between helpful and nonhelpful communication and to make positive gains in their work behavior. (Author)

A survey to assess available training materials related to visual impairment was conducted by the Continuing Education Program for Rehabilitation: Region 2 (CEPR 2) staff. Three training systems--rehabilitation counselor education training programs, regional rehabilitation continuing education programs, and research and training centers--were…

Sleep patterns of elderly subjects (N=12) differed from young adult levels. When sleep variables were compared with individual changes in intellectual function measured across the seventh through 10th decades of life, a positive correlation was found between time in REM sleep and several longitudinal measures of mental functioning. (Author)

An 11-year-old boy with a six-year history of elective mutism in school was successfully treated with operant reinforcement and contingency management techniques. The plan was carried out by the classroom teacher with a minimum amount of management consultation. (Author)

The Teacher-Pupil Interaction Scale was developed for use by educational consultants to provide teachers with systematic data for analyzing and improving the learning of pupils. Using the sequential record of verbal and nonverbal interactions with students, teachers can pinpoint conditions serving both as antecedents and consequents of current…

The construct validity for potential high school dropouts (N=252) of Holland's theory of vocational choice as measured by the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) was studied. Results indicate Holland's theory is appropriate for potential high school dropouts and by implication, for other high school students. (Author)

A sample of male Investigative subjects (N=171) who completed the SDS as freshmen in 1970 was sent a questionnaire four years later. Results indicated that, for Investigative-type freshman males, the SDS has moderately high efficiency in predicting, four years later, their ultimate major and their immediate and future vocational plans. (Author)

In a sample of 54 middle managers, significant moderator effects were found for the mental health indices of self-esteem, life-satisfaction, and overall mental health and for satisfaction with supervision. These indices correlated positively with job tenure for high congruency individuals. For low congruency individuals, the obtained correlations…

The study was conducted to determine whether the differing levels of figural creativity of 98 fifth-grade children were related to selected personality factors and orientations of children according to peer nominations. (SBH)

Presented is a review of the history of the discovery of gene function, and description of the research and scientists responsible for each major step in the sequence of discoveries. A brief review of the current status of the research is included. (SL)

Career choices for college women now depend upon different factors from those in the past. The new determinants have relevance for counselors and other college professionals. Despite contrary pressures, women are moving in the direction of economic independence and a high level of professional aspiration. (Author)

Variations in sociocultural determinants of Chicano and Anglo student perceptions of the university environment were examined by using academic and demographic variables as predictors along the seven CUES dimensions. The results showed interesting differences in the prediction system of Chicanos and Anglos, reflecting basic cultural variations…