The results of this study suggested that individuals' attitudes and values could be differentiated by the use of projective instruments. Use of projective methods can offer counselors insights that may go unnoticed by more objective evaluation techniques. (Author)

Rorschach responses of 15 dyslexia children (eight-16 years old) were compared with those of 12 suitably matched controls. Dyslexic Ss made considerable use of card shape, but much less use of other determinants (color, texture, etc.). Unlike controls they seldom turned the cards around and the overall number of responses per person was…

Analyzed predicted decline of projective techniques in usefulness and emphasis from several perspectives. An extensive review of empirical, survey, and position studies supports the utility of projective techniques, with the exception of the clinical academic setting. The loss in status is attributed to changing roles of clinical psychologists.…

In addition to the correlations with scholastic achievement as evidence of validity reported by Feldhusen and his associates, the results reported in this study provide evidence which suggests that the Sentence Completion Form is an efficient measurement of general adjustment of school children. (Author)

Results supported the validity of the It Scale for Children (ITSC) for preschool Negro children. This article is based upon a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master's degree at the University of Maryland. (MH)

Articulation-of-body-concept scores increased between ages 8 and 14, with little change thereafter. (MH)

A method of optimal scaling for multivariate ordinal data--OSMOD--is described, within a generalized principal component analysis. It yields a: multidimensional configuration of items, unidimensional scale of category weights for each item, and multidimensional configuration of subjects. OSMOD involves solving an eigenvalue problem and executing a…

Proposes that thematic projective techniques, such as Children's Apperception Test (CAT) may be useful in exploring children's perception of stress. Recommends need-threat analysis to identify underlying needs and threats likely to make event stressful to individual child. Introduces scoring system for CAT based on analysis of thematic data of…

Does an early childhood program have an influence on its participants that is detectable 10 years later? The answer is "yes". This research managed to detect differences between children of Ethiopian origin who had immigrated to Israel. It also managed to generalize and conceptualize these differences and provide an explanation of them:…

This paper explores methodological issues of recording, revisiting and portraying women's life experiences and their connections to the past, to their families and to their communities. It examines the personal histories and collective memories of a group of low-income Hispanic women, through the application of an innovative research tool that…

In the use of projective tests, there is a certain role of responsibility that should be maintained in the administration of these tests and their interpretations. Thoughts regarding these factors are expressed in this article. (DEP)

This study investigates the relation between cognitive tempo and color responding on the Rorschach. (DEP)

An instrument for assessing coping style in emotionally disturbed children and adolescents is described, and intervention strategies for use once the coping style has been identified are reviewed. The "Assessment of Coping Style" instrument consists of drawings of persons interacting in various settings through which the subject can express his…

The reliability of measures of need for achievement can be improved by increasing the number of items and by using different scoring systems and stimulus materials. (MLP)