Study results support previous findings which indicate a difference between expectation and perception. Tables included. (CJ)

Results of a study on sex differences in performance expectancies among college students indicate that positive feedback may reduce such differences. The study also suggests, however, that the effect of previous feedback can be cancelled by changes in the performance situation, such as a change in instructor and/or subject matter. (Author/GC)

Tested the persistence over 24 hours of reward-expectation habits in infants. A comparison was made between the responses of two groups of infants (infants with a history of reinforcement with large, complex mobiles, and infants with no prior history of reinforcement with mobiles) on a task reinforced by a small mobile. (Author/SS)

An analysis of how the role of the secondary school administrator has changed during the past 30 years, based on a review of the NASSP Bulletin from January 1949 to December 1978. (Author/MLF)

Focuses on the effects of unsignaled changes in reinforcement schedules on the level of responding in instrumental conditioning and, particularly, on the theoretical bases of the "elation" and "depression" effects associated with increases and decreases in the parameters of reinforcement. (Author/RK)

Explores the relationship between the determinants of computer user expectations and user satisfaction. Results indicate that users whose expectations are set by sources internal to the organization are significantly more satisfied with their information systems (IS), and highlights the need for IS staff to communicate realistic expectations to…

Many people are looking for more from their jobs, seeking meaningful work environments in which to be productive. Ways to create meaningful environments include sharing company vision; enabling participatory decision making, collaboration, and risk taking; communicating; celebrating diversity; giving feedback; and providing growth and development…

Examines the relationship between citizens and government and proposes a value-centered model that focuses on the worth of government to its citizens. Compares customer and owner models, finding that citizens are unaccustomed to thinking of the value of government. (JOW)

Applicants for telemarketing jobs were assigned to 4 groups (32 each): (1) standard interview (control group); (2) job-specific realistic job preview; (3) nonspecific expectation-lowering procedure; and (4) both treatments 2 and 3. All three treatment groups had significantly lower expectations but not higher retention. Combined treatment resulted…

Study evaluated training program to train lay health volunteers in facilitating smoking cession for a low-income, African American community. Program applied constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory, namely self-efficacy and outcome expectations relating to the processes of behavioral change. Results highlighted changes in knowledge, outcome…

Considers the validity of the Employment Expectation Questionnaire (beta version; EEQ-B) from construct-, content-, and criterion-related perspectives. Results indicate that the factors of the EEQ-B accounted for 33% of the variance in predicting worker satisfactoriness and that people with cognitive disability labels were rated significantly…