Evidence supports the hypothesis that visual word recognition may involve recoding into phonemic form. Less pronounceable nonsense words are recognized as nonsense faster than those more pronounceable. Differences in pronounceability may produce their effects during sequencing of neural instructions of each phoneme. (CHK)

Most social work professionals take it for granted that the more training one has, the better one can do the job. But the authors' research on assessments by both MSW and BA candidates yielded results that could seriously question that assumption. (Author)

This study was designed to determine what concepts Indian mothers have of the ideal child in terms of what they believe should be encouraged and discouraged and to compare the results with the concepts of parents in the United States and experts on creative personality. (Author)

This survey and comparison study of school psychologists suggest that the areas most important in their jobs are the functions that revolve around the individual child. Data supports the notion that the school psychologist is heavily involved with individual assessment and remediation. (Author/PC)

This study suggests that teachers and mental hygienists continue to hold differing attitudes toward student behaviors and their effects on mental health. It is likely that differential training and role expectations of these two groups have contributed to the stability of their different attitudes toward behavior and mental health. (Author/PC)

Urges teachers to move beyond the technical in the classroom and become storytellers who impart the awe and mystery as well as humanity of science to youth. (BR)

The influence of media awareness on family planning adoption is examined according to 3 models: selective perception, reinforcement, and cognitive dissonance. (Author/JC)

Behavioral studies of early visual development are interpreted within a framework provided by data from the neurosciences. Conclusions concerning the visual responses elicited during the first month of life and the more sophisticated reactions appearing during the second and third months of infancy are presented. (Author/SDH)

Professionals have said a great deal about paraprofessionals. In this article ten more paraprofessionals from around the country discuss their perspectives on their work, their ideas, their lives. (Author)

The authors present an overview of recent developments and ultimate goals in quality of care assessment, with special reference to the nurse practitioner. A proposed evaluation model is included. (Author)