"Child as cultural apprentice" is a developmental psychologist's heuristic metaphor which is embedded in an individual-socioecological frame of reference. A basic theoretic feature of this metaphor is the explicit recognition of the interdependence of the process of child development and the socially provided resources for that…

This paper discusses factors that affect parent-child relationships when children become adolescents. Several factors are seen to be related to the development of reciprocity in parenting behaviors between adolescents and their parents. Factors related to the development of reciprocity are (1) teenagers' physical and intellectual development and…

Attempts to describe links between transactional or dialectical and mechanistic models of development and provides a rationale for why both are useful. Examples of data sets deriving from early experiences are provided. Concludes that the applicability of the model for describing behavioral development is influenced by inter-/intra-individual…

A former student of Alexander Meiklejohn, a member of the Experimental College movement on the 1930s, describes his impressions of Meiklejohn's life, leadership qualities, and personal characteristics. (MSE)

This article seeks to identify the key factors that are important in being successful as a trainer and how to survive for tomorrow. It draws on research carried out in the United Kingdom and sponsored by the Manpower Services Commission and on many seminars, workshops, and conferences held with trainers and managers in the UK. (CT)

Proposed is a comprehensive, multivariate, multirealm theoretical framework with which to integrate and advance the theory and research of adult education participation. This article describes elements of the framework that have already been investigated and those for which there are gaps in the literature. Suggestions for further research to…

The academic environment, trends in higher education, and issues in adult development create an ideal environment for alcohol misuse. A typology for the professors at risk, the impact of alcohol misuse upon their performance, and means of dealing with the problem are proposed. (Author/MLW)

Suggests that the determinants of individual differences in parental functioning are illuminated by research on the etiology of child maltreatment. Three domains of determinants include parents' personal psychological resources, child characteristics, and contextual sources of stress and support. A process model of competent parental functioning…

Profiles the disabled population and raises questions concerning discrepancies in education, income, and treatment of disabled and nondisabled populations. Shows how social-psychological theories explain these circumstances; concludes that answers to questions are obtainable through psychological research that views disabilities from a civil…

This article looks at multiple barriers to low-income adults as learning participants and successful ways of overcoming such barriers. (Author/SSH)

Examines Black women's use of the negative epithet of the dog in describing men who fail to fulfill their prescribed ideal role of breadwinner, companion, husband, and father. Suggests that use of the dog stereotype impedes effective communication between Black men and women. (Author/MJL)

Reviews a book by McLean Tobin Lanham which describes the characteristics, career development patterns, career interests, work commitment, and professional contributions of Black women doctorates. (MJL)

Curriculum developers should consider middle level learners' needs for intellectual growth and individual attention and their needs to understand themselves and know others. (MLF)

Discusses nonacademic variables that must be considered in attempts to upgrade educational opportunities for youthful offenders. Describes the preventive, rehabilitative, and integrative roles that schools play in this enterprise. (Author/GC)

Discusses several characteristics which may be particularly critical when learners work with computer based instruction: prior knowledge or familiarity with content to be learned, level of anxiety, visual and verbal abilities, and degree of motivation. (Author/JD)