A random sample of instructors (N=20) indicated that phenomena such as academic grade inflation, erosion of academic standards and student achievement levels, and too little emphasis on cognitive learning have to some degree been the consequence of many so-called innovative programs. (Author)

This article is concerned with a study of non-academic counseling and how that counseling is done when there is no centralized counseling center. In addition, the question of costs, efficiency, effectiveness and availability are discussed. (Author)

Describes a research project examining non-professional knowledge of and attitudes to sensitivity training groups. A questionnaire was distributed to college students, police officers and members of a group dynamics class. Results indicate that all three groups had fairly positive attitudes towards sensitivity training. (NG)

This study examined the effects of instructions and modeling in the reflection-of-feeling training of individuals low in interpersonal-communication skills. Analysis of the reflection-of-feeling data indicated that instructions and instructions-plus-modeling were facilitative procedures. (Author)

Groups (N=16), composed of three males and three females, experienced one of four warm-up conditions prior to a 45-minute leaderless encounter group. Nonverbal exercises seemed to promote the largest increases in self-ratings of extraversion. The modeling condition was most effective in fostering a group atmosphere rated as "active."…

The present study investigated the effects on socially incompetent college students (N=20) of a group program that used social-learning theory and behavior-rehearsal techniques. Significant gains in social competence were shown. (Author)

This investigation compared the relative effectiveness of group-administered cue-controlled relaxation and group systematic desensitization in the treatment of speech anxiety. Also examined was the role of professional versus paraprofessional counselors in implementing the treatment program. A description of the cue-controlled relaxation technique…

Evidence from both normal and incongruous gender differentiation shows that a rehabilitative rather than a curative approach may be an effect form of treatment for some gender transpositions. The approach to gender disturbances is consonant with the American Psychiatric Association's discontinuance of defining all homosexuality as a disease.…

Characteristics of nursing homes perceived as effective and efficient by other administrators and persons in state government are compared to characteristics of nursing homes across the nation. Facilities perceived as efficient and effective had more staff, were certified for more levels of care, had more beds, and higher occupancy rates. (Author)

This anthropological project studied what correlation existed between type of society and esteem of senior persons. Results indicate that, among traditional societies, maximal socioeconomic complexity corresponds with maximal senior power and positive treatment, but as societies modernize technologically, senior esteem declines as younger persons…

The concurrent validity of the KIT was evaluated by correlating it with other tests of intellectual, perceptual, social, linguistic and psycholinguistic functioning, using a sample of 106 retardates. Positive correlations between the KIT and these other measures attest to its potential usefulness as a measure of intelligence. (Author)

Research assessed the effects of counselor physical attractiveness and inter-actions between attractiveness and counselor subject sex. It is suggested that sex of counselor and client may play a more important role independently and in conjunction with attractiveness than does attractiveness alone in influencing impressions and expectations.…

Behavior of children was monitored during unstructured playground activity in areas of differing size. Frequency of fighting increased significantly in the smaller area, although aggressive episodes were of briefer duration. Style of aggression differed significantly between the two conditions. (Author)

College students seated outdoors and alone on a university campus were approached by a same-sexed "invader" who sat nine inches or 18 inches away. The "invader" asked permission before sitting down or said nothing. Findings agree with equilibrium theory. Presented as the 1976 conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.…

Agricultural exhibits at fairs inform the public about the activities of vocational agriculture programs and Future Farmers of America chapters and are important in gaining public support for vocational agriculture. This article describes some elements involved in a fair exhibit: the exhibit committee, the exhibit design, and the use of color and…