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Cathartic procedures, which are based on the hypothesis that acts of aggression will reduce the incidence of further agression, were questioned as to their effectiveness in dealing with elementary school children's aggressive behaviors. Research findings suggest that such techniques may tend to increase rather than decrease student aggressiveness. It was therefore concluded that a re‐evaluation of the catharsis theory and the procedures or practices resulting from it is needed in our elementary schools. Several alternative procedures for reducing the occurrence of aggressive behaviors were presented for the reader to consider and evaluate in light of such recent finding

ISSN:0031-5737    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1969.tb05173.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1969

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The theory and practice of aptitude testing are critically discussed within the context of current efforts to improve the status of the poor. Aptitude testing is contrasted with achievement testing with special attention directed toward underlying assumptions, validation procedures, and the interpretation of test scores. Aptitude tests are found to have profoundly bad effects for disadvantaged applicants. The tests bar them from employment and destroy their aspirations in the process. Recommendation is made for a battery of pre‐employment tests more closely related to achievement test principles. It is argued that such a battery would be more relevant and hope‐redeeming for underprivileged applicants while preserving the advantages of pre‐employment ability te

ISSN:0031-5737    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1969.tb05174.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1969

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0031-5737    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1969.tb05175.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1969

数据来源: WILEY

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Book reviewed in this article:Books, Young People, and Reading Guidance. by Geneva Hanna Pilgrim and Mariana K. McAllister.New York: Harper&Row PublishersPublishers wishing to have their books considered for review in this column should send two copies of each book to the Managing Editor, Personnel and Guidance Journal,1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009.Counseling the Disadvantagededited by William E. Amos and Jean Dresden Grambs. Englewood CliffsNew Jersey: Prentice‐Hall, 1968.Scranton, Pennsylvania: International Textbook CompanyN. Y.: Oceana PublicationsBlaisdell Publishing CompanyNew York: Social Science PressAntipoverty Work and Training Efforts: Goals and Realityby Sar A. Levitan. Ann Arbor, Michigan:Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations and National Manpower Policy Task For

ISSN:0031-5737    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1969.tb05176.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1969

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0031-5737    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1969.tb05177.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1969

数据来源: WILEY