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Peer reviewedBouchard, Thomas J. – Science, 1994
Discusses trends that have converged to transform our understanding of genetic and environmental influences on personality traits. Presents five main determinants of personality. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Environment, Environmental Influences, Genetics, Personality
Peer reviewedNormile, Dennis – Science, 1994
Describes a recent move of scientists and university administrators in Japan to allow external peer review in an effort to convince government bureaucrats that Japan's academic research is up to world standards and therefore deserves more money. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Higher Education, Peer Evaluation, Science Education
Peer reviewedService, Robert F. – Science, 1994
Discusses the findings of a study that involves the testing of the pharmaceutical Ampakines on laboratory rats. Rats administered Ampakines learn remarkably quickly to navigate new mazes. The question now is does the drug make the rats alert or memory enhanced. Implications for treatment in humans is discussed. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Memory, Pharmacology, Research and Development
