A diffusion simulation is described in which the dispersion of potato beetles in a given problem is traced on hexagonal grids. (MNS)

To investigate the nature of young infants' social competence, the effect of depressed maternal expression during face-to-face interaction was examined. An experimental analogue of maternal depression was employed. Subjects were 12 female and 12 male infants, ages 96 to 110 days, and their mothers. (Author/RH)

In a simulated teacher selection experiment, 44 school administrators were randomly assigned as interviewers to dyad or panel interview situations, along with 66 teachers as either interviewees or panel interviewers. Administrators conducting dyad interviews had different evaluations of interviewee employability and interview performance than did…

Compared high-machiavellian and non-machiavellian college students in two studies. Results showed no differences between high- and non-machiavellian students for neuroses, psychoses, depression or adjustment. Further, non-machiavellians who received descriptions of high-machiavellians consistently produced valid representations of…

Reports on efforts to develop interactive general purpose programs (for very inexpensive microcomputers) to be used in engineering systems courses. Programs discussed (Microsoft Basic) include: (1) polynomial root finder; (2) partial fraction expansion; (3) transfer function frequency response; (4) transfer function simulator; and (5) Fourier…

In a clinical ethics course for junior medical students, simulated clinical-ethical cases were used to evaluate student achievement. The questions, methods of scoring, and findings of the program are examined. It is found that this can be an objective evaluation method and that the course results in increased student reflectiveness. (MSE)

Discusses mechanics of and experiences with an urban land use simulation game. Students were able to practice developing analytical skills, improve their capacity to collect thoughts and present them orally, and participate in a real life "adult" situation where they could apply concepts learned in the course of their education.…

A computer program was written for a model system in quantum mechanics (particle in a one-dimensional finite square well potential). Described is a major extension of the single-well program to treat problem of a particle in a double/triple finite square potential well. Technical/educational features of the program are considered. (Author/JN)

High school U.S. history students in New Jersey simulate city planning and construction. Students allocate available natural resources, designate population size, building types and locations, governmental structure, and future growth plans, and construct a scale model of their imaginary city. (AM)

Describes a technique used to teach theories of management: family simulation. Students created and described a family, its environment, and resources and used this scenario for practical applications of management concepts, such as decision making and decision trees. (SK)

Describes the stages in the development of the life insurance game 'Your Money or Your Life'--a board game designed to give students preparing for professional insurance examinations a better understanding of the nature, purpose, and scope of life insurance--and how the game is played. (EAO)

Describes the design and application of a microprocessor simulation using BASIC for formal training of technicians and managers and as a management tool. Illustrates the utility of the modular approach for the instruction and practice of decision-making techniques. (SK)

College students (N=217) rated counselor characteristics after viewing a simulated counseling session ending with the counselor summarizing the session, disclosing a past personal problem, disclosing a present personal problem, engaging in self-involving statements, or offering dynamic interpretations. Self-disclosure and self-involving statements…

Outlines some games and simulations for teaching health related issues to various age groups. Among the games discussed are CHOICE, CONSEQUENCES, GUTS, LIFE CHANCES, NO BED NO JOB, and TENEMENT. Eleven references are listed. (LLS)

Presents three learning strategies used in planning education to demonstrate the connection between knowledge and action and to link classroom and field. Described are: (1) the use of descriptive material on city life; (2) group exercises with case studies; and (3) simulations. (Author/WB)