The purpose of this study was to examine the simultaneous relationships among intelligence, personality, and vocational interests. The study sample was composed of 874 individuals aged 14 to 83. Intelligence, personality, and vocational interest were measured using the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicators,…

A study was conducted to determine the relationship of visualization abilities to achievement in chemistry. Two freshmen and one senior level class of chemistry majors were included. Two visualization tests and a chemistry examination at the end of the semester were conducted. A stronger relationship was reported between senior chemistry status…

In a search for an adequate but efficient substitute, the authors have instituted three evaluations of the relationships between potential WAIS-substitutes and the WAIS itself. The present report describes the first of these researches-- a study of the relationships between the four group ability tests and the WAIS in a mental hospital setting.…

Discusses management abilities that produce good earnings. (SB)

Notes that to effectively prevent children from becoming disabled readers the teacher must be able to identify the problem, recognize its significance, and modify the reading program in a way appropriate to the child's needs. Bibliography. (RW)

Describes successful effort to involve head residents in selection responsibilities. Discusses use of Record of Previous Leadership Experience, behavior ratings adapted from Interview and LGD Rating Scale (T. W. Banta) recommendation from head resident as selection criteria. (CJ)

Discusses ability tests in terms of a definition of ability, their advantages, and objectives that must be met if they are to be useful. Addresses specific issues related to developing a scientific ability test and describes a test developed by the author. (DC)

The implicit responsibility of colleges and universities to use tests to match the capabilities of the diversity of students with the requirements of programs of study is examined. Test uses in admissions and counseling are shown to be an important means of predicting success. (Author/CM)

Psychomotor ability differences in students are a result of innate motor ability, fitness, neurologic development, psychology, experience, and students' interests and goals. Models and procedures for serving students with ability differences, in the areas of ability identification, curriculum development, and instruction, are described. (CJ)

This general overview presents definitions of giftedness, a discussion of stereotypes which affect the gifted, and an outline of the types of programs schools might develop and types of teachers they should select to meet the special needs of these youngsters. (SJL)

The Activity Matching Ability System (AMAS) is a computer- based system that helps place disabled persons in suitable jobs. Discusses the assessment of job activities and of individuals to perform those activities, the matching process, benefits of using AMAS, recruitment and selection, planning, placement, identification of training needs, and…