Four coping styles demonstrated by mentally retarded adults are postulated: the positive-passive style (high norm orientation with little tendency to get attention); negative-passive style (high tendency to get attention); assertive style (low norm orientation, high stigmatization, and low tendency to get attention); and defensive style (low…

Discusses some of the common characteristics of African children wherever they may be, noting their cultural traits inevitably influence their progress in school, specifically when the children are in non-African school settings such as those in the United States. Describes children's role in African society, parental role in character building,…

Demonstrates that narcissism - as a personality type and pathological disorder - denotes a way of being in the world that is primarily if not exclusively experienced by men. Suggests that a particular form of family structure underlies the development of narcissism in men and cultivates asymmetrical yet intersecting problems in women. (Author/ABB)

The author addresses the need for a balanced education. In addition to training students in specific fields, we must concern ourselves with inculcating virtue as well. As the liberal arts play an important part in the formation of character, students can learn from them to commit themselves to a certain task and ultimately to their professions.…

The author cites personality correlation studies which indicate a marked affinity between aesthetically inclined personality configurations and those which would characterize the morally mature (in Kohlberg's sense). He therefore suggests that learning activities in aesthetic sensitivity may prove fruitful in moral education, in complement to…

Discusses two types of vocational guidance practices: ethical--reasoned match strategy (Frank Parsons); and technical--square pegs and round holes (Cyril Burt). Suggests that the technical, psychological trait-and-factor matching approach ignores the significance of cultural literacy and general education in shaping a competent vocational…

A model of reactions to career barriers explains how people differ in appraising situations and establishing coping strategies based on a mix of emotional and cognitive processes, appraisal styles, and predispositions. (SK)

Argues that responsiveness is not a unitary concept but rather is pluralistic in nature and includes both intrapersonal and interpersonal factors. (PCB)

This article explores the concept of resilience as it relates to gifted children, particularly gifted black children, and identifies barriers to resilience. Recommendations for fostering resilience in these students are offered, including improve family-school-community relations, enhance self-concept, and improve social and emotional relations.…

Because many economically disadvantaged learners have a social learning style, vocational educators need to bridge this personality-based readiness gap to help develop advanced problem-solving skills. Students may find it difficult to gain this support in today's educational environment. (Author)

This paper comments on the incidence of adopted children exhibiting emotional disturbances and their resulting overrepresentation in special education programs. It is felt that the independence demanded of the adolescent and the lack of genetic expectancy trigger the awakening of psychological insecurities in the adopted child. (JDD)

Professional who works with at-risk youth reflects on his own childhood, his mother's series of marriages, and his removal from his family at age eight. Describes odyssey of 15 placements in 11 years in family foster homes, group homes, and various institutions, such as orphanages and detention homes. Identifies number of factors that contributed…

Management development programs are focusing on flaws in senior managers that can seriously affect their job performance. Training is intended to overcome such problems as aloofness, arrogance, betrayal of trust, abrasiveness, and narrowmindedness. (SK)

Presents views from focus group of local employers, held with University of Oregon career personnel, faculty, and administrators, on what "ideal" means when thinking of the ideal job candidate. Describes characteristics of the ideal job candidate, how to become an ideal candidate, and linking ideal candidates to ideal jobs for them. (Author/NB)

A table matches personal characteristics and preferences with work and occupation to aid in occupational choices. The table includes 250 occupations that are rated by 22 characteristics. (Author/JOW)