Measured expectations held by male and female clients and nonclients for group and individual counseling modes, using the Expectations About Counseling questionnaire. Results indicated significant differences between modes, sexes, and populations; however, no interaction effects were noted. (JAC)

The Teacher Expectation Questionnaire was designed to measure the initial expectations of the regular classroom teacher toward the mainstreamed handicapped child in four areas (teacher expectations of child's academic and behavioral potential, perception of ability to work with the child, and general attitude). (CL)

Among 153 young adult dating dyads, predictions were tested that were derived from a goodness of fit model of the role of temperament in person-social context relations, and from the related filtering/similarity hypothesis. Measured were each dyad member's temperament and expectations for partner's temperament. Results indicated a significant…

The label "educable mentally retarded" differentially influenced elementary teacher (N=1,114) expectations across academic ability, student behavioral potential, ability to work with the child, and general impressions of the child. Data also showed that a child's attractiveness and school-related traits significantly influenced initial…

Obtained estimates of duration expectancies for counseling sessions needed to resolve the presenting problem(s) from clients (N=594) and counselors at a university counseling center. Results of a comparison of estimates showed that clients consistently gave significantly lower mean estimates than counselors. (LLL)

In this address, the Executive Director of The Higher Learning Commission ("Commission") shares his thoughts about the renovation of the Commission as it prepares for the future. The Commission is an organization of great integrity, which has worked for successful renewal in the past, and on this basis it will be possible to build the…

This paper describes two universities with very different expectations about undergraduate research and makes the case that undergraduate research can be supported through a change in the metaphors by which it is described. At one university, research by undergraduates is not encouraged and expectations for such research are low. At the other,…

Five components of learning motivation delineated are: (1) expectations of positive affective change; (2) self concept; (3) goal setting; (4) knowledge of steps instrumental to learning; and (5) self evaluation. Cultural differences on these components are also discussed. (RP)

Purpose of research was to examine the contribution that expectancy to teach could make as a possible incentive for meaningful verbal (school) learning. (Author)

This article identifies the kinds of problems that are experienced by black students who attend a predominantly white university. The author suggests how to minimize the adjustment process and improve communication between the black students and the university officials. Also examined is the role of high school counselors in aiding black students.…

Study revealed that teachers, attracted to team teaching by the novelty, accepted difficulties as part of the program's challenges'' and innovations.'' (SP)

From a sample of 51 male college students prospective span (PS) in TAT stories was related to two cognitive tasks requiring anticipation, Mazes Test and Seeing Deficiencies Test, but unrelated to Vocabulary and Information subtests of WAIS. PS was negatively related to academic grades. Reprints available from author, Department of Psychology,…