Two experiments examined the effect of concurrently holding 0, 2, 4, or 6 nouns in memory on the recognition of visual stimuli briefly presented to the left or right visual fields. (Editor)

A familiarity effect in these experiments is defined as a subject's ability to respond more rapidly to a familiar stimulus than to an unfamiliar stimulus. Evidence indicates that familiarity does not affect an initial encoding process, but it can affect a comparison process. (Editor/RK)

It is proposed that in the process of letter perception a preliminary nonverbal code is available in the right hemisphere until superceded by a verbal code in the left hemisphere. (Editor)

Argues for total eye testing rather than an annual test of distance visual acuity and questions the use of the Snellen test. (TO)

Clarifies the purpose of the "Home Eye Test for Preschoolers" and defends use of the Snellen chart. (TO)

A report on a project to develop animated test films to be used in evaluating learning in elementary-level science education. (Author)

Author contends that a useful analysis of the visual world is performed through the experiences of verbally and critically analyzing art as well as making it. (Author/RK)

Article describes the advantages of bringing animals into the art room. (RK)

Discusses research undertaken to determine recommended levels of lighting for effective seeing. Factors considered include age, veiling reflections, brightness differences, glare, and pleasantness. Also points out some common lighting practices that are wasteful and inefficient and suggests alternatives. (DN)

Using recognition rather than recall test procedures gives results which are inconsistent with the main features of the visual trace model for short-term memory. (Author)