ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254390

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254391

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Group tests of ability commonly used in Australia, together with their test manuals, were compared with theStandards for Educational and Psychological Tests(American Psychological Association, 1974), in order to determine whether the tests meet the standards when used in Australia. The requirements described in the standards are in three categories, essential, very desirable, and desirable, and most of the tests failed even to meet many of the essential requirements. Lack of satisfactory normative and validity data was a common fault, and since these data are essential for proper use, the implications are serious unless test users gather their own data. Some factors that may be responsible for deficiences in Australian tests are discussed, with suggestions for improvement.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254392

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254393

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The rejection and acceptance decisions of eight barristers during jury selections in two attempted murder cases and two cases involving the possession of dangerous drugs before the Supreme Court in Queensland, together with demographic and physical characteristics of 163 potential jurors, were recorded to discover whether patterns of jury selection were similar in Queensland to those believed to exist in the United States and Canada. Results suggested that each type of barrister had a profile of characteristics of potential jurors believed prejudicial to his case, and these people were systematically challenged. Profiles changed according to the case and the behaviour of the other barrister, with many of these profiles being different to those found overseas.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254394

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

A group of 115 narcotic addicts were administered Rotter's (1966) Locus of Control scale to investigate the effects of treatment in the Odyssey House therapeutic community. Significant changes (towards more internal control) were observed during the three initial stages of treatment. During the final stage however, this trend was reversed.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254395

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Regression to the population mean in I.Q. scores has been taken by H.J. Eysenck, A.R. Jensen, and other writers to provide evidence for genetic determination of individual and racial I.Q. differences. However, regression is a purely statistical phenomenon, and as such provides no evidence for either genetic or environmental determination of I.Q. The statistical basis of regression is explained, the misuse of regression effects in the literature is reviewed, and arguments based on such misuse are criticized. It is suggested that the fallacious use of regression effects is partly a result of the isolation of biometrical from Mendelian genetics.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254396

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Empirical research on Australian Aboriginal alcohol abuse is nearly nonexistent. In this study, 72 Aboriginal alcohol abusers were interviewed. The basic aim was to ascertain the effect of group identity in social fringe groups on drinking behavior. Aboriginal group identity was related to indices of alcohol abuse and alcoholic symptoms. In the rejected urban fringes of society, Aboriginal group identity represents the last link to a social network. This contention was supported by the relationship of Aboriginal group identity to social stress, lack of acceptance, and white pressure. These results point to the defensive nature of excess drinking behavior as part of the culture of fringe groups.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254397

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254398

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Women held only 15.5 percent of positions at the rank of lecturer or above in the Psychology Departments of Australian universities between 1975 and 1977, and they were particularly underrepresented at senior levels of appointment. Different criteria may have been employed in the recruitment of men and women academics, since a woman was more likely to hold a PhD degree than a man in the same department and at the same level of appointment. However, publication and citation rates were similar for matched men and women. The underrepresentation of women in university positions is discussed in the context of factors that differentially control role attainment and career development by men and women.

ISSN:0005-0067    

DOI:10.1080/00050068008254399

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1980

数据来源: WILEY