The study discussed here investigated by sex the differences among personal problem clients, academic problem clients, vocational problem clients, and a randomly selected sample of nonclients, using a multivariate analysis of covariance design. (Author)

The three articles presented here discuss the development and implementation of Human Resource Development training (HRD) for counselors and the Career Decision Making Skills (CDMS) delivery system which represent a step in the direction of providing a model for effectively developing student resources. (JC)

The Lorge-Solomon approach to group problem solving situations and its extensions to trichotomous response situations are examined by use of the maximum likelihood methods. (DG)

A problem about minimum distance travelled on a route through ten cities is used as a means for giving students practice in addition and with problem-solving skills. (DT)

Main findings of a previous study are confirmed in that the matrix mode of representation, as actually used by Ss, again leads to significantly better performance on all problems except those where information was presented in terms of negative statements. (Authors)

Experiment to determine whether the use of realistic materials would improve performance in a deceptive reasoning problem. (Authors)

Trends include: less consumership emphasis, more variety, tailoring courses to student needs, more student participation, more problem-solving, and relating courses to the community. (DM)

Moderately and severely learning disabled boys were evaluated in terms of constructs of reflection-impulsivity and field dependence-independence, which concerns cognitive style and whether one is able to perceive and utilize discrete elements of his perceptual field. (KW)

The conceptual approach and procedures which have been developed for this program provide the basis for initiating a similar training program in any large library within commuting distance of a library school. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The author advocates a trust-and-work-with approach" for administrators of schools plagued by student disruptions using student-faculty and student-administrator discussion groups to ease tensions. (AN)

Views international education efforts in the U.S. as unsuccessful and offers a number of observations on the kind of philosophy that must govern any education which hopes to lay the foundations of world community. (MF)