To describe and to develop instruments to measure attitudes toward amputees, the blind, and those with cosmetic conditions, three groups of subjects responded to one of three large pools of items tapping attitudes toward the three disability conditions. Three new groups of about 500 subjects of diverse demographic characteristics were given one of…

The premise of this book is that high school rebellion is an "expression of alienation from socially present authorities." Such rebellion is a manifestation of "expressive alienation" and has the quality of hatred or sullenness. Rebellious high school students are likely to be non-utilitarian, negativistic, hedonistic, and to stress group…

This article outlines aspects of maltreatment of children by parents or other adults, the ways of identifying symptoms of neglect or abuse, and the school's responsibility in observing and reporting such cases. (JD)

Examines the portrayal of the Black experience on television in relation to civil rights legislation during the period. Reviews various television programs and finds that despite an increase in the number of Black characters on the air, stereotyping has remained a problem. (FMW)

Investigated study habits and attitudes of American Indian secondary school students (N=160). Found that American Indian junior high students, especially boys, had poor attitudes about their school and teachers and also had poor study habits and skills. Describes how counselors can play a proactive role in improving study skills and individual…

Stereotypes of persons in three predominantly sex-typed professions and of "average persons" were studied. Males were perceived as more autonomous and effective but less acceptable than females only when target occupation was unspecified and data of both subject-sexes were combined. Females were generally rated equal or superior to males. Ways of…

Provides a case study analysis of two high school teachers' responses to a particular set of writing tasks and suggests an analytical tool that may be used to explore teachers' responses to change. (HOD)

To improve the quality K-12 education, the author calls for more involvement by college-level speech communication educators and proposes specific activities and measures to improve the support of K-12 teachers. (PD)

The second edition of this best-selling resource provides new and updated content influenced by the feedback of over 250 school administrators. "Managing Difficult, Frustrating, and Hostile Conversations" uncovers safe and effective strategies for dispelling common sensitive situations such as handling legitimate complaints, controlling those…

The purpose of this study is to discover and classify some of the problems that inner-city high school pupils who are classified as truants may be facing which may have a bearing on why they are motivated to absent themselves from school or the classroom. (Author)

Results of analyses of 15 teacher and pupil process measure variables suggest that deterioration is noticeable in teachers' interactions, with problem children receiving more negative affect and less sustaining feedback from their teachers over a four month observation period. (Author/GC)

People involved in prolonged, intensive interaction with others in an emotionally charged atmosphere may be susceptible to burnout and experience emotional exhaustion, negative attitudes toward clients, and the loss of a sense of accomplishment. Research on teacher burnout is reviewed and areas needing further research are defined. (PP)

Tested whether the aged status in America results in distrust and despair with the social order (anomia). A multivariate regression analysis utilizing data on 354 men aged 40 and older showed no relationship between age or other indicators of life chances or anomia, net of education and/or verbal intelligence. (Author/RC)

If society is to continue to progress and address problems of health, hunger, productivity, and economic opportunity, the biases against science and technology must be confronted. The financial support of medical research, it is suggested, must come from the private sector as well as the government. (MLW)