Results showed that both groups had a preferred dimension for size over pattern. When size and patterns were combined, the Down's syndrome Ss were confused by the two dimensions, showing preference for one or the other. (Author/DLS)

The expanding role of the school nurse as a health educator is discussed and encouraged. Problems faced by nurse educators in asserting this role and the cooperative effort needed among educators are outlined. (JMF)

Longitudinal data gathered on 24 children at 51 months of age and at earlier ages suggest that children currently characterized as faster habituators, in terms of first fixation data, may be somewhat advanced cognitively compared to slower habituators. (Author/DB)

Examines whether Black parents' satisfaction with schools reflects their perception that their children's schools are integrated or is based on the schools' actual integration. Concludes that perception is more important than reality: if the parent thinks the child attends a mixed school, s/he will be more positive toward that school. (Author/GC)

Explores some implications of individual perceptions for management development. Suggests that logic is necessary but not sufficient in dealing with problems and opportunities and that the perceptual side of problem solving is becoming more dominant. (JOW)

Couples experiencing marital discord also experienced less congruity in their perceptions. Even when subjects were matched randomly into husband-wife pairs, the marital discord subjects were less homogeneous in their perceptions. The groups also differed in their defensive styles, with a sensitizing style more associated with marital discord.…

For externals, any variability in the reinforcing behavior of the "teacher" resulted in greater perceived freedom. For internals, perceived freedom was a negative linear function of the amount of reinforcement. Greater freedom was attributed to a person whose behavior was perceived as congruent with the person's inner disposition.…

A study of the extent to which people are likely to attribute traits to other people rather more than to themselves produced support for the Jones and Nisbett hypothesis. The level of trait attribution in the present study was higher than that obtained in previous studies. (Author)

Examines the supposition that insufficient privacy is stressful to the individual. Data were obtained from urban centers in New Zealand. Findings support the hypothesis that a percieved lack of privacy is associated with psychosomatic stress. The relationship is specified by measures of stress and sex of respondents. (Author)

Offers a thoughtful analysis of how "ageism," or prejudice against the elderly, came about, and calls for educators to help their students become sensitive to the problems and potentials of the elderly. Discusses ten myths about the elderly and then presents the facts. (FL)

Based on studies and clinical findings, two techniques for testing infant vision are described: near-retinoscopy (used to assess the refractive state of infants and young children) and a fast preferential looking procedure (used to assess the acuity of infants up to one year of age). (DLS)

Seventy-two junior high general music students were taught to identify primary harmonic functions by using either a scalar or root harmonic aural perception technique. Students were then tested with an aural identification battery. The scalar technique appeared to be the more effective procedure for teaching primary harmonic functions. (Author/SJL)

Male and female college students were tested regarding their perception of their physical responses to stress. Disparity between the perceptions of the two sexes was demonstrated. (JMF)

Lists criteria that contribute to being an effective school board member. Especially intended for a newly elected board member. (Author/WD)

A descriptive study of perceptions of husband support and family role change for returning women students was conducted. Husband support was considered important. However, the degree and impact of particular areas of husband support varied. Women reported little change in traditional division of labor and noted increased stress. (Author)