In comparative judgments of two stimuli separated by a time interval, there is often a systematic asymmetry (time-order error). From a review of the literature it is concluded that the time-order error should be classified as a perceptual phenomenon that can be predicted with adaptation-level theory and sensation weighting. (Author/CB)

Considers a particular environmental movement, the "clean up the environment" movement and one specific argument, the "eyesore argument" which has been given in support of this movement. Brings out the argument's full strength by discussing a line of attack against the argument and some alternatives for countering this attack. (Author/RK)

This paper explores the ways in which "crafting" experiences shape our relationship to and understanding of the natural world. Crafting is defined as the process of making an item that is useful and aesthetically pleasing. Crafting not only involves some handiwork, but it also has the potential for encouraging environmental awareness.…

This booklet offers learning activities for children with disabilities grouped into art activities, activities that encourage interaction, and activities that encourage movement. The activities emphasize touch, smell, sight, and hearing to allow children to utilize their strongest senses. Each activity is presented with possible goals, materials,…

Lists several activities to develop perceptual skills and sensory awareness with readily accessible materials. (GB)

This study was designed to determine if experiences in manipulating physical objects could increase classification abilities of deaf students, ages 10 to 13. Goldstein-Sheerer Object Sorting Test forms were used in a pre- and post-test design. Analysis of data revealed increased scores of deaf children in experimental group. (PS)

Describes ways to get children to be the music they love, and to recognize, sing and play, on available instruments, the tones of the scale.

Research supported by grants from Social Science Research Council, Spencer Foundation, and Harvard University Project Zero. (DS)

A teacher of primary, educable mentally retarded children describes a field trip in the mountains and the following classroom activities used to reinforce the learning experience in which the emphasis was on sensory experience. (CB)

Repressors and sensitizers were given "noncontextual" and "contextual" tasks, with galvanic skin response as a measure of arousal. Results from the noncontextual task showed that repressors had lower arousal levels than sensitizers during perception and verbal report, but higher during free association. Findings were reversed, however, in the…