The time-series process postulated is a more general form of the integrated moving average model than for which estimation and testing procedures were formerly available. (Author)

Personal time perspective was defined as self-assessment at present in comparison with 5 years backward (retrotension) and forward (protension). (Authors)

Piaget's theory of development suggests that geographic education should be extended to preschool years when children begin to codify and systematize the world about them. Professional educators should be aware of restrictive environments and help discourage overly structured preschools. Preschool teachers should have training in geography…

Time-limited and time-extended groups studied appeared to be similar in stage development with abnormalities in process accounted for by the amount of time the groups have continuously met. Support was given to the concept of stages as a series of cyclical movements characterized by clusterings of related behaviors. (Author)

The time judgments of the older participants were significantly and systematically determined by a metronome rate. Results are consistent with the notion of increased field-dependence among older persons and suggest that their greater social conformity and their inability to ignore irrelevant stimuli might also be explicable. (Author)

Techniques for obtaining time perspective data were examined. Undergraduates responded to a questionnaire containing one of three formats for reporting anticipated future life-events, varying in structure imposed on respondents. Temporal estimates of life-event occurence were coded using two procedures, both permitting a near and a far value.…