This paper will report on a primary grade social-cognitive curriculum. We will first consider the construction of this curriculum from the principles of structural developmental and social perspective taking theory. Then we will discuss the curriculum evaluation. We will conclude by suggesting some new directions for evaluation. (Author)

This paper presents data to demonstrate that there is a construct of intellectual development, and that it can be measured cross-sectionally, through analysis of religious content. Three different studies, in which subjects responded to religious statements, are described. Paper presented at Chicago 1975 Convention of the American Psychological…

Counseling skills can be learned through self-management programs, as well as through more traditional methods. The benefits of self-management in counselor training are discussed, and an outline of an applicable procedure for self-change projects is detailed. Two examples of completed self-managed change in counselor behavior are included.…

Retention of verbal helping skills by human service worker trainees who had completed the Danish and Hauer (1973) training program earlier was explored. Trainees (N = 26) engaged in three helping interviews--before training, immediately following training, and seven months later. High skill levels at posttraining were generally not maintained at…

Comparisons were made between problems students brought to a peer counseling facility and to the professionally staffed counseling center at the same university over a three-year period. Students sought professionals more for academic, vocational, and social interaction problems. Peers were asked more often about drug and sexual concerns. (Author)

This study quantified professional contributions of 411 counselor education faculties in the United States based on presentations at the APGA National Convention, publications in APGA journals, and leadership in APGA and its divisions during 1975-76. A critical response to this study is also provided. (Author)

Will high morale among prison inmates result in low rates of recidivism? This study explores the hypothesis that inmate morale may be an indicator of the effectiveness of prison programs. It is based on an instrument devised by the authors to measure morale. (Author)

This article describes the development of one measurement instrument that used self-characterizations of the mentally retarded adult as indicators of his or her readiness to move into a facility for more independent living. Though the focus of the article is on mentally retarded adults, it is the author's opinion that the approach can be used with…

This study considered children in kindergarten, first, and second grade to determine whether boys and girls differ in attitudes toward school when they first begin, and whether the relationship between boys' and girls' attitude changes with time. Results challenge the belief that girls have a better attitude toward school. (Author)

An investigation of the effects on adults of a group career planning program (Life Work Planning) indicated significant increases in self-actualizing attitudes and values that were retained over a five-month period. (Author)

Students report that guidance resources that provide role models and personal contacts (such as field trips and frequent counseling) help them the most in their career planning. (Author)

The study assessed Holland's theoretical signs of consistency and differentiation as measures of academic aptitude and achievement. Findings show significant differences on SAT scores for the sign of differentiation, none for GPA over a four year college period, and none on SAT or GPA for the sign of consistency. (Author)

The results of a study conducted in Indiana of attitudes of counselor educators and guidance directors lends support to use of "counselor aides" in secondary school guidance services. While some school systems employ persons in a paraprofessional role, there appears to be little standardization in terms of their selection, training or use. (Author)

Results of this naturalistic study indicate that feelings and reactions of pupils to a classmate's death may be facilitated or hindered by behavior of adults involved. The most powerful hindrance is the teacher's denial of the child's capacity to deal with death. (Author)

Elementary school counselors (N=347) were sent a questionnaire to assess beliefs and actual behavior related to confidentiality with child clients. When asked if confidentiality issues were resolved on the basis of the child's age, maturity, and situation, half agreed and half did not, suggesting a wide range of application practices. (Author)