Today in many educational circles there is much talk especially among blacks, of the need for role models and the scarcity of positive constructive examples of those who stand for academic excellence for young people to emulate. (Author/AM)

A previously proposed model for memory based on neurophysiological considerations is reviewed. It is extended by introducing positive feedback of a set of neurons onto itself and allowing the neurons to saturate. The resulting model is analyzed by distinctive features, categorical perception, and as it applies to probability learning. (Editor/RK)

This study examined the equivalence of objects and pictures of objects in transfer discrimination of 72 children (ages 24-45 months). (BRT)

Investigated with 125 children (4-14 years old) with speech, language, or emotional disorders was the assumption that the naming function can be underdeveloped because of defects in the word's gnostic base. (Author/DB)

The fundamental frequencies (Fo) of infant cries were analyzed to determine if mean cry Fo differed as a function of the infant's sex or due to the stimulus evoking the cry. Results indicate no significant differences in either; however, males exhibited a tendency to have higher mean Fo. (Author/KM)

This paper presents a model of infant visual recognition which proposes that an infant faced with a novel and a previously exposed target responds with one "look" consisting of a chain of 2 covert responses: (1) an attentional observing response to a dimension and (2) a fixation response to a cue. (Author/JMB)

A series of experiments is described whose aim was to define certain of the effective dimensions of stimulation in the newborn's visual environment. (Author/JMB)

Presents the results of investigating mature readers' focal points when viewing letters, words, and phrases. Several hypotheses from the experiments imply subconscious preprocessing for the mature reader. (JM)

Discusses how consumers interpret the complex stimuli presented by different television shows and by alternative products that might be advertised on such shows. (KS)

Bases an explication of perceived reality on a proposed division into a variety of subdivisions and examines the distinction between the degree to which children believe they are viewing either ongoing life or drama, and the degree to which they believe television characters and events do or do not match their expectations about the world. (MH)

Data from the second phase of the project "Cognitions of Student Teachers Concerning Good Teaching," were analyzed for content in this article. Six dimensions shared by half or more of the students were constructed and are discussed. (Author/MT)

Presents four ideas to help counselors structure effective programs. Identifies school counseling's major purpose as assisting people in becoming better learners, guardians, and educators. Suggests that counselors accomplish this by being more identifiable, capable, available, and accountable. (ABB)

Head Thrust is a significant nonmanual signal in American Sign Language (ASL). It occurs on the final sign in a conditional clause, in combination with a brow raise and a rotated head position. The signal is unlike other grammatical signals involving a brow raise. (Author/CB)

In response to a previous article proposing perceptual reinforcement of stereotyped movements in autistic and mentally retarded persons, it is argued that this theory fails to take into account biological findings and theory regarding pathological stereotyped acts. An alternative theory derived from neurological concepts is suggested. (Author/DB)