Graduate students enter training programs with varying but substantial levels of interest in research, and these programs generally enhance their research interest. The failure of most psychologists to produce postgraduate research may be caused by the demands of their employment. (CS)

The 54 sources of information on mental retardation that are provided cover historical aspects, causes of mental retardation, delivery of services, education for the mentally retarded, new approaches to the problem, rights of the mentally retarded, research and prevention, resources for parents of the mentally retarded, and library resources. (EJS)

An instrument was devised to test three components of leisure attitudes: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. A final test was administered to 1,042 subjects. The results supported the use of the three components in testing for leisure attitudes. (FG)

A survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges used direct contacts with medical faculty members to obtain data on their activities in research. Five specialty groups were identified: medical, surgical, hospital-based specialists, behavioral specialists, and basic scientists. (MLW)

Eight patterns of cultural choice, isolated from data collected in a 1973 national survey using a hand-crafted clustering technique, cannot be arranged in hierarchical order by social class, bringing into question the hypothesized association between culture class and social class. (Author/RM)

Examines the influences of behaviorist psychology on performance and instruction technologies. The basic assumptions of behaviorism are outlined, reinforcing contingencies are reviewed, conditioning is described, and such specific topics as stimulus control, behavior chaining, and successive approximation are discussed. (Author/JL)

Investigated whether activities such as theater games, role playing, and dramatic play would increase college students' self-confidence, self-worth, spontaneity, and ability to relate with others. Found that these activities increased self-confidence and spontaneity. Concluded that creative dramatic courses can help students discover or develop…

Supports the hypothesis that interaction processes connected with the Valence Distribution Model mediated the effect of decision schemes on group decisions. Substantiates the assumptions that interaction is a crucial factor in group decision making. Although input conditions may also have an impact on decision outcomes, they are mediated by…

Found that college students are motivated to participate in debate to fulfill the following broad range of needs: educational, social, competitive, career preparation, miscellaneous, and financial. Results of this study suggest that educational motivations are clearly more important than competitive needs. (PD)

Discusses the increasing concern of Congress toward its function of oversight (congressional review of the actions of federal departments, agencies, and commissions, and of the programs and policies they administer). Notes factors which promote and increase the quality of oversight and analyzes trends in congressional committee oversight behavior.…

Presents a research study investigating the effects of specific dimensions of managerial behavior and interpersonal style on information-sharing norms and the subordinate's use of interpersonal communication channels. (JMF)

Reports on a study which sought to determine the effect of family tactile history on attitude toward touch in public, and the relationship between this tactile history and the frequency of public touching behavior. (Author/AM)

There are many opportunities for research on how self-assessment affects behavior, especially external and internal mobility. Problems often occur in choice of ability dimensions and selection context. A firm theoretical base is necessary. (JAC)

The evidence presented suggests that students in their first year of comprehensive school education in physics and biology did not display any increase in their interest in these subjects during the academic year. It is unknown how best to help girls towards a favorable interest in physical science. (Author/KC)

Junior and senior high school science teachers in six school districts were asked to rank 80 classroom-teacher behavior items in order of importance. Three basic types of teachers were found from the rankings. (MP)