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Title: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ABILITY TO DETECT WRITTEN FALLACIES IN REASONING AND REALISTIC LEVELS OF CAREER ASPIRATION OF STUDENTS IN GRADE TWELVE.
Creator: HOLIHAN, DIANE DOEPKER., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This investigator studied the relationships of the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning, overall level of career aspiration, and reading achievement of twelfth-grade students. Specifically, answers to the following questions were sought: (1) Is there a relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning and the overall level of career aspiration of twelfth-grade students? (2) Is there a relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning...
Show moreThis investigator studied the relationships of the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning, overall level of career aspiration, and reading achievement of twelfth-grade students. Specifically, answers to the following questions were sought: (1) Is there a relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning and the overall level of career aspiration of twelfth-grade students? (2) Is there a relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning and the reading achievement of twelfth-grade students? (3) Is there a relationship between the overall level of career aspiration and the reading achievement of twelfth-grade students?, The sample for this study was drawn from the population of seniors in a rural county in Northern Florida. A total of 210 students participated in the study. The sample consisted of 103 males, and 107 females who had between 4.0 and 13.6 reading grade-equivalent levels., Three instruments were utilized in this study: the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills: Reading (CTBS) instrument, of which the total reading score was used to measure an individual student's level of reading achievement; the Occupational Aspiration Scale (OAS), an eight-item multiple choice instrument designed by O. A. Haller (1963) to measure level of occupational aspiration; and the Fallacies in Reasoning Test (FRT), which was originally developed by Gall (1973), and extended by Johnson (1974), Hurst (1977), Mosley (1978), and this investigator. The FRT consists of 56 multiple-choice items, with seven questions for each of the following eight fallacies: false authority, either-or, improper data, self-contradiction, appeal to conformity, part-whole, stereotyping, and sexism., The data were analyzed using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, an index of the degree of linear relationship between two variables. Three null hypotheses were tested, all of which were rejected at the .001 alpha level. On the basis of the data obtained, the following conclusions are substantiated: (1) There is a statistically significant relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning and the overall level of career aspiration of twelfth-grade students. Within the sample, the Medium Group (students with total reading scores in the middle 40%, between the 31st and the 70th percentile) appeared to be the most significantly influenced segment in the association of the FRT and OAS. Students in this range appeared to be more realistic in their career aspirations. This realistic approach to their career choices is in line with the students' ability to recognize written fallacies in reasoning. (2) There is a statistically significant relationship between the ability to detect written fallacies in reasoning and the reading achievement of twelfth-grade students. Within the total sample, the Medium and Low Groups (students with total reading scores between the 1st and the 70th percentile) appeared to be the most significantly influenced segments in the association of the FRT and CTBS. Students in the Medium and Low Groups appeared to be affected by their reading achievement in their critical reading skills. (3) There is a statistically significant relationship between the overall level of career aspiration and the reading achievement of twelfth-grade students. Within the Total Group, the Low Group (students with total reading scores between the 1st and the 30th percentile) appeared to be the most significantly influenced segment in the association of the OAS and CTBS. This may indicate that students with low levels of reading achievement are most affected by their reading ability in their career choices.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8019598, 2989672, FSDT2989672, fsu:74179
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Title: CAREER PATTERNS OF TOP LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS OF SELECTED FOUR YEAR EVANGELICAL LIBERAL ARTS AND BIBLE COLLEGES.
Creator: LONG, RODNEY HERMAN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the career patterns of presidents, chief academic officers, chief student affairs officers, and chief development officers at Evangelical colleges., Procedures. The job history of an individual in a particular occupation reflected a career strategy. When the strategy was found to be representative of a high percentage of a defined population, it was labeled a career pattern. Thompson, Avery, and Carlson hypothesized that there were four...
Show morePurpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the career patterns of presidents, chief academic officers, chief student affairs officers, and chief development officers at Evangelical colleges., Procedures. The job history of an individual in a particular occupation reflected a career strategy. When the strategy was found to be representative of a high percentage of a defined population, it was labeled a career pattern. Thompson, Avery, and Carlson hypothesized that there were four career strategies as follows: (1) Heuristic--any occupation, any organization; (2) Occupational--present occupation, any organization; (3) Organizational--any occupation, present organization; and (4) Stability--present occupation, present organization. In applying these strategies to survey responses the question arose as to what was meant by the terms occupation and organization as found in the conceptual framework. A precise system was developed for these terms which resulted in four narrow and four broad career patterns., The population consisted of 210 four year accredited coeducational Evangelical liberal arts and Bible colleges in the United States (75 denominationally non-distinct, 82 denominationally distinct, and 52 Bible) for a total of 1,050 administrators within the five groups and 15 subgroups of administrative positions. A survey was developed and the gross number of responses was 928 or 88% and the final usable number of returned surveys was 870 or 83%. Each survey respondent was assigned one narrow and one broad career strategy based upon survey information. The entire population was surveyed., Results. (1) The heuristic pattern was the mode career pattern in all analyses. The population as a whole demonstrated a broad heuristic/organizational percentage split of 70/30. Chief business officers demonstrated the most heuristic patterns (approximately 80/20) surpassing that of the whole population. Presidents and chief development officers were found to have heuristic/organizational splits nearly the same as the whole population. Chief academic officers and chief student affairs officers were determined to have the most organizational career patterns (approximately 60/40). All four narrow, the broad occupational, and the broad stability career patterns were dropped from analysis because of insignificant numbers. (2) The type of college did affect the career patterns. Denominationally non-distinct subgroups had heuristic/organizational splits similar to their respective group splits and closely approximated the population as a whole (69/31). Denominationally distinct subgroups were the most organizational in pattern of the three types. They demonstrated a 56/44 split. Bible colleges were the most heuristic type of college (i.e. a heuristic/organizational split of 87/13). (3) Educational training did affect the career patterns. A majority of individuals whose highest degree was the doctorate showed a higher organizational percentage than they did in their subgroup as a whole. Individuals who had the doctorate as their highest degree were more organizational than those with lower highest degree levels. Those individuals whose highest degree was the bachelors or masters had higher heuristic percentages than they did in their respective subgroups. As the degree level moved higher than the mode highest degree level the career patterns became more organizational and as they moved lower than the mode highest degree level the career patterns became sharply, heuristic. The mode major area of study by the highest degree level attained produced patterns which ranged from moderately to strongly heuristic with few exceptions. (4) The size of school, personal characteristics, and denominational affiliation change did not affect the heuristic/organizational career pattern splits.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020336, 2989671, FSDT2989671, fsu:74178
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Title: A HOLISTIC MODEL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DESCRIPTIVE CONCEPTS IN ADULT EDUCATION.
Creator: BAGNALL, RICHARD GORDON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The generic problem addressed in this study is the low level of clarity and commonality in the use of descriptive concepts in the discipline of adult education. Since this problem was seen to be, at least in part, a function of the lack of a suitable model for the identification and characterization of descriptive concepts in the discipline, the initial development of such a model was adopted as the specific purpose of the study., Although, historically, the standard approach to the problem...
Show moreThe generic problem addressed in this study is the low level of clarity and commonality in the use of descriptive concepts in the discipline of adult education. Since this problem was seen to be, at least in part, a function of the lack of a suitable model for the identification and characterization of descriptive concepts in the discipline, the initial development of such a model was adopted as the specific purpose of the study., Although, historically, the standard approach to the problem has been the development of classification systems of adult education events or components of events, conceptual analyses of taxonomic models and procedures, and of selected classification systems in the discipline, revealed that both theoretically and empirically the development of such classification systems was an inappropriate means to solution of the problem. Rather it was evident that a generally applicable descriptive framework would preferably be based on the use of variable descriptive concepts., A multidimensional descriptive paradigm was developed through an iterative and cyclical formal modeling procedure, using as its data base those descriptive concepts which are current in the discipline: deriving its basic components and their interrelational functions from the elements which were indicated by the literature of the discipline, and identifying and clarifying variable descriptive concepts through this framework, with the application of deductive and conceptual analysis. The published materials that were used in the development and testing of the model encompassed definitional perceptions of the field, normative philosophical orientations towards it, and descriptions of adult education events and research pertaining to them., The model that was developed--termed the configurational model--is based upon the perception of adult education events as arbitrary, continually variable, multidimensional systems of interdependent interrelationships. The model encompasses two configurations: one identifying the precision of definition of the elements (such as the learner and the content) in the event, and the other identifying the relationships between and among the elements. Within the model, variability is defined by specific functions which identify differences within elements of an event, or between and among elements. The descriptive dimensions identified by the functions are perceived as being qualitatively distinct, but expressive of quantitative variability within each dimension. An appropriate symbolic system was developed for the cryptic expression of these dimensional qualities., The testing of the model revealed a large number of descriptive dimensions in the discipline, many of which were highly complex interrelationships. There was, however, a high degree of commonality among the dimensions identified from the different bodies of literature tested. Although a small number of the concepts analyzed were too vaguely presented to permit their interpretation through the model, the majority could be expressed in the constructs of the model, but in alternative ways, since the descriptive precision of the model constructs was shown to be generally greater than that normally used in the discipline., From the results of the testing of the model, it was concluded that a dimensional descriptive paradigm is indeed applicable and appropriate to the description of variability in the field, and that the configurational model may well serve as a suitable system of this type. However, as it presently is developed, the configurational model offers too great a diversity of descriptive concepts for many practical purposes; its suitability as a general descriptive framework for the discipline probably being conditional upon the future development of another configuration to encompass the variable magnitude of its other components, and on the generation of explanatory theoretical systems which are based on its constructs.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020327, 2989670, FSDT2989670, fsu:74177
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Title: A STUDY OF CHANGES IN CLIENT CARE ACTIVITIES OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES FOLLOWING PLANNED CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTION.
Creator: ADAMS, ROSEMARY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Abstract Not Available
Date Issued: 1979, 1979
Identifier: AAI8014110, 2989669, FSDT2989669, fsu:74176
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Title: MEMBRANE FUNCTION IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS: CHARACTERIZATION OF A CYSTIC FIBROSIS FACTOR FRACTIONATED FROM FIBROBLAST MEDIA WITH RESPECT TO THE EFFLUX OF PUTRESCINE.
Creator: STARNES, MARY MILDRED., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In this study, a polycationic substance which is produced by cystic fibrosis fibroblasts and secreted into the growth medium has been identified and characterized with respect to its action on the efflux of putrescine from normal fibroblasts. Comparison of medium extracts from various cystic fibrosis homozygotes, heterozygotes and where possible normal fibroblasts from family groups have been undertaken in order to determine the relationship of this factor to the putative abnormal gene in...
Show moreIn this study, a polycationic substance which is produced by cystic fibrosis fibroblasts and secreted into the growth medium has been identified and characterized with respect to its action on the efflux of putrescine from normal fibroblasts. Comparison of medium extracts from various cystic fibrosis homozygotes, heterozygotes and where possible normal fibroblasts from family groups have been undertaken in order to determine the relationship of this factor to the putative abnormal gene in cystic fibrosis. Physiological characterization of the factor secret-by cystic fibrosis homozygotes into fibroblast medium with respect to its effect on putrescine efflux in normal fibroblasts, including comparisons with the known membrane active substance polygalactosamine, has been pursued in order to delineate the possible role of cystic fibrosis factor in the pathophysiology of the disease., The cystic fibrosis factor from medium is capable of causing the efflux of exogenously supplied putrescine. This activity is enhanced in the presence of extracellular calcium. Efflux of exogenously supplied putrescine is used as a bioassay for the cystic fibrosis factor. The putrescine efflux assay can be used as a quantitative bioassay for the cystic fibrosis factor. The response of the cystic fibrosis factor in the presence of calcium distinguishes it from polygalactosamine. The cystic fibrosis factor is found in medium from all homozygote and heterozygote cell lines tested but not in media from normal cell lines. It is proposed that the ability of the cystic fibrosis factor to alter the membrane permeability of cells and allow influx of extracellular calcium may be the underlying lesion which expresses itself phenotypically as cystic fibrosis. A model for the mode of action of the cystic fibrosis factor is presented.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021107, 2989668, FSDT2989668, fsu:74175
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Title: TROPHIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN DETRITAL MICROBIOTA AND DETRITUS-FEEDING ESTUARINE GAMMARIDEAN AMPHIPODS.
Creator: MORRISON, SUSAN JOAN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A three-part study of the involvement of detrital microbiota in an estuarine trophic system was conducted: (1) the evidence for microbial succession on allochthonous plant litter in Apalachicola Bay, Florida; (2) the effects of grazing by gammaridean amphipods on the detrital microbiota; and (3) the use of the detrital microbiota as a food source by estuarine gammaridean amphipods., Changes in hydrolytic, respiratory, catabolic and lipid biosynthetic activities depended at least in part on...
Show moreA three-part study of the involvement of detrital microbiota in an estuarine trophic system was conducted: (1) the evidence for microbial succession on allochthonous plant litter in Apalachicola Bay, Florida; (2) the effects of grazing by gammaridean amphipods on the detrital microbiota; and (3) the use of the detrital microbiota as a food source by estuarine gammaridean amphipods., Changes in hydrolytic, respiratory, catabolic and lipid biosynthetic activities depended at least in part on successional changes in the microbial communities on allochthonous plant litter incubated in a semi-tropical estuary. Initial colonization was by populations which had a high content of muramic acid relative to the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and which were progressively displaced by a microbiota with a lower ratio of muramic acid to ATP. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the plant-litter microbiota showed a succession of forms, with an initial bacterial colonization and its progressive displacement by more complex forms. Estimates of the microbial mass and the rates of phospholipid synthesis suggested that the detrital microbiota have a relatively slow growth rate compared to the growth potential., The effects of grazing by estuarine gammaridean amphipods on the detrital microbiota were studied. Amphipods grazing at natural population density on detrital microbiota affected the microbial community composition, biomass and metabolic activity, without affecting the physical structure of the leaves. Total microbial biomass estimated by ATP and lipid phosphate or observed by SEM was greater on grazed than on ungrazed detritus. The rates of oxygen consumption, poly-(beta)-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) synthesis, total lipid biosynthesis and release of ('14)CO(,2) from radioactively prelabeled microbiota were higher on grazed leaves than on ungrazed, indicating a stimulation of the metabolic activity of grazed detrital microbes. This was true with rates based either on the dry leaf weight or microbial biomass. Alkaline phosphatase activity was lower in the grazed system, consistent with enhanced inorganic phosphate cycling. The loss of ('14)C from both total lipid and PHB of microorganisms prelabeled with ('14)C was greater from grazed than ungrazed microbes. There was a faster decrease in the ('14)C-glycolipid than in the ('14)C-neutral lipid or ('14)C-phospholipid fraction. Analysis of specific phospholipids showed losses of the metabolically stable ('14)C-glycerolphosphoryl choline. derived from phosphatidyl choline and much more rapid metabolism of the bacterial lipid phosphatidylglycerol measured as ('14)C-glycerol phosphoryl glycerol with amphipod grazing. The biochemical data supported SEM observations of a shift, as the grazing proceeded, from a bacterial/fungal community to one dominated by bacteria., Three lines of evidence indicated that gammaridean amphipods grazed the microbiota that colonizes estuarine allochthonous detritus. Dried, biologically inactive oak leaves (Quercus virginiana Mill) became covered by microorganisms during incubation in the estuary. Grazing by amphipods, at a density of 3.3 amphipods/cm('2) leaf, decreased the microbial biomass, as measured by the extractible ATP, on the leaf. In SEM examinations of grazed detritus, the leaf surfaces appeared substantially cleared of microbes by the amphipods. Incubation of detritus with ('14)C-labeled precursors showed that the isotope was incorporated by the leaf microbiota. Grazing by amphipods on detritus with ('14)C-labeled microorganisms resulted in a decrease in the ('14)C associated with the leaves, accompanied by a significant increase in the amount of ('14)C recovered in the amphipods. One-third of the ('14)C recovered in the amphipods, whose guts had been cleared of ('14)C-labeled detritus, was recovered in the lipid fraction of the amphipods, indicating assimilation of the detrital microorganisms by the amphipods.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021104, 2989667, FSDT2989667, fsu:74174
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Title: EXPOSITORY PROSE RECALL BY YOUNG HOSPITALIZED SCHIZOPHRENICS.
Creator: HOWELL, WILLIAM LEONARD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A number of studies, employing a variety of standard verbal learning tasks, have addressed the problem of deficits in schizophrenic recall processes. Recent research has suggested that, due to the simplistic nature of their experimental tasks, prior investigators were unable to evaluate the full range of complexity of their subjects' semantic processing systems. It remained for the development of a method for describing the complex relationships contained within prose materials, before more...
Show moreA number of studies, employing a variety of standard verbal learning tasks, have addressed the problem of deficits in schizophrenic recall processes. Recent research has suggested that, due to the simplistic nature of their experimental tasks, prior investigators were unable to evaluate the full range of complexity of their subjects' semantic processing systems. It remained for the development of a method for describing the complex relationships contained within prose materials, before more revealing semantic memory research could be performed. The results of several studies (Dunn, Mathews & Bieger, 1979; Dunn, Singer & Gould, cited in Dunn, in press; Meyer, Brandt & Bluth, 1978; Meyer & Freedle, 1976; Meyer, Freedle & Walker, 1978) suggest that the Meyer (1975) technique for prose analysis has great potential as a means of studying individual differences in the recall of semantic information from text., This dissertation investigated the differences in prose recall of three groups, each composed of 32 male volunteer subjects: hospitalized medicated schizophrenics; hospitalized nonschizophrenics; and nonschizophrenic college undergraduate matched on age, intelligence, and education. After completion of an initial 30-minute interview, during which the subjects answered specific questions and were administered the WAIS Vocabulary Subtest, they read two short passages, followed immediately by written free-recall protocols. Based on Meyer's (1975) test analysis procedure, the top-level logical semantic structure (Covariance versus Attribution) was manipulated systematically for each of two topical passages ("Loss of Body Water" versus "Use of Chemical Pesticides"), which also were manipulated., Each subject received both topics and both top-level semantic structures. To prevent transfer effects, each subject received only one top-level structure for each topic, thus yielding a nested design under topic and top-level structure--3 x (2) x (2) x 5 ((Groups) X (topic) X (top level structure) X (levels in the content structure)) hierarchical mixed design., Analysis of variance on the proportional recall scores (proportion of idea units recalled at each level in the content structures) showed a significant top level structure X groups X levels interaction (p < .04), which suggests that the schizophrenic subjects were performing in a qualitatively different manner. Other interactions and main effects were found to be significant, but the three-way interaction proved to be of primary importance. Analyses of covariance on both the proportional recall and the total recall data, using age, education, reading times, and Davis Reading test scores as covariates, revealed no noticeable changes in either the probability levels or the adjusted means., The results were interpreted to indicate different semantic information processing styles among the three subject groups. The schizophrenic subjects, as evidenced by their proportional recall scores and other supporting data, did not seem to benefit from the implicit rhetorical relationships (primarily Collections) embedded within the lower levels of the passage content structures. These findings were discussed and a number of suggestions for future research were offered.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021100, 2989666, FSDT2989666, fsu:74173
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Title: SPECTROSCOPIC CONSEQUENCES OF FORCES ON AND IN MOLECULES.
Creator: BROWN, CRAIG WILLIAM., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A survey of the forces acting on and in molecules and the relation of these forces to molecular spectroscopic investigations is presented. New results, both experimental and theoretical, are presented which demonstrate aspects of these forces., The experimental results are the observation of quenching of tautomer fluorescence and normal phosphorescence of 7-azaindole H-bonded complexes in dipolar solvents. The former observation is obtained at room temperature and is observed when the...
Show moreA survey of the forces acting on and in molecules and the relation of these forces to molecular spectroscopic investigations is presented. New results, both experimental and theoretical, are presented which demonstrate aspects of these forces., The experimental results are the observation of quenching of tautomer fluorescence and normal phosphorescence of 7-azaindole H-bonded complexes in dipolar solvents. The former observation is obtained at room temperature and is observed when the concentration of an alcohol is varied with a fixed concentration of 7-axaindole in a hydrocarbon solvent. The latter observartion is obtained when solutions of 7-azaindole in dipolar solvents are cooled slowly as opposed to fast cooling with liquid nitrogen. These observations are attributed to local forces resulting from dipolar solvent cages around the H-bonded complexes., The theoretical results are that, due to currents within molecules, the Hellmann-Feynman theorem fails at the 10-ppm level of accuracy. The general non-quantum-electrodynamical form of the non-electrostatic forces responsible for this failure is derived. The general results are applied to the molecule HD('+) for which the first-order perturbation theoretical correction due to these forces to the 1-0 vibrational transition energy for the ground electronic state is calculated. The value obtained is -0.072 cm('-1). This value agrees with the experimental minus theoretical energy difference obtained if the theoretical calculations neglects these forces.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021095, 2989665, FSDT2989665, fsu:74172
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Title: INVESTIGATIONS OF COLOR, MORPHOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEA WHIP, LEPTOGORGIA VIRGULATA, (LAMARCK) (CNIDARIA: OCTOCORALLIA: GORGONACEA).
Creator: ADAMS, ROGER OMAR., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Fertilized eggs of the gorgonian, Leptogorgia virgulata were obtained by controlling the photoperiod. These were reared in the laboratory through metamorphosis, then transferred to field locations for growth to maturity. A precise timetable for development was obtained and compared to other octocorals. The inheritance of color was studied by transmission genetics. Spicular color is governed by a single gene with four alleles: Magenta, orange, yellow and metachromatic. The first three are...
Show moreFertilized eggs of the gorgonian, Leptogorgia virgulata were obtained by controlling the photoperiod. These were reared in the laboratory through metamorphosis, then transferred to field locations for growth to maturity. A precise timetable for development was obtained and compared to other octocorals. The inheritance of color was studied by transmission genetics. Spicular color is governed by a single gene with four alleles: Magenta, orange, yellow and metachromatic. The first three are codominant; while metachromatic is dominant to magenta, but recessive to both orange and yellow. Color variance and distribution in the population of Leptogorgia at Alligator Harbor, Florida could be explained on the basis of genetics and growth. An attempt was made to analyze the spicules by physical and chemical techniques. The coloring material is derived from a colorless organic molecule that becomes colored when bound into the calcium carbonate matrix of the spicule. Attempts to reconstitute the pigment-crystal complex by precipitation or recrystallization were unsuccessful. The ectoparasitic snail, Siminialena uniplicata, feeds on Leptogorgia and possesses a shell that matches its host in color. The snail shell coloration is obtained directly from the tissues of the host coral; the color was not extracted from ingested spicules.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021092, 2989664, FSDT2989664, fsu:74171
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Title: THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP: AN INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE PROVIDER-PATIENT INTERACTION AND PATIENT COMPLIANCE.
Creator: STEARNS, THOMAS WILSON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The effectiveness of a brief workshop tutorial was evaluated by comparing four Family Practice residents who received the intervention with four non-tutored control residents. The content of the tutorial reflected previous research implicating a relationship between interactional behaviors of physicians towards their patients and patient compliance. Didactic, videotape modeling and role play procedures were included in the four-hour tutorial. Assessments were made of both physician and...
Show moreThe effectiveness of a brief workshop tutorial was evaluated by comparing four Family Practice residents who received the intervention with four non-tutored control residents. The content of the tutorial reflected previous research implicating a relationship between interactional behaviors of physicians towards their patients and patient compliance. Didactic, videotape modeling and role play procedures were included in the four-hour tutorial. Assessments were made of both physician and patient interaction behavior, patient compliance, and patient satisfaction., Results suggest that the tutorial workshop was effective in increasing relevant physician interaction behaviors. These behaviors remained stable throughout a six-month period of assessment. However, relationships between these physician behaviors and patient compliance, patient interaction behavior, and patient satisfaction were not supported by the present results. It is cautioned that inadequacies in the fine grain sensitivity of some assessment measures and the inability to account for potential sources of confounding variance may have impeded the elucidation of existing physician-patient relationships.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020363, 2989663, FSDT2989663, fsu:74170
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Title: EFFECTS OF THERAPIST MODELING OF FEEDBACK DELIVERY ON MEMBER FEEDBACK AND SELF CONCEPT IN GROUP THERAPY WITH EMR STUDENTS.
Creator: PARSONS, JULIE ANN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This study investigated the effects of therapist modeling of positive and negative feedback to group members and of therapist self-delivery of positive and negative feedback, on feedback patterns in structured therapy groups of junior high educable mentally retarded (EMR) students. In addition, the relationship between feedback delivery and feedback receipt and self concept was investigated. The therapist modeling treatment was effective in eliciting significantly higher levels of feedback...
Show moreThis study investigated the effects of therapist modeling of positive and negative feedback to group members and of therapist self-delivery of positive and negative feedback, on feedback patterns in structured therapy groups of junior high educable mentally retarded (EMR) students. In addition, the relationship between feedback delivery and feedback receipt and self concept was investigated. The therapist modeling treatment was effective in eliciting significantly higher levels of feedback delivery, compared to baseline delivery, in at least one of the groups for the following feedback measures: positive feedback to members, negative feedback to members, positive feedback to therapist, negative feedback to therapist, and positive feedback to self., In many of these instances, the feedback delivery in the treatment groups was significantly greater than in the comparison groups. Discontinuation of therapist modeling of feedback delivery led to dramatic decreases in most of the measures of member feedback delivery. Thus therapist modeling of feedback clearly affected the rates of member feedback. Self concept scores were found to be significantly related to negative feedback delivery to members, negative feedback to self, and receipt of negative and/or positive feedback, for certain groups in the study. Such relationships were most often found in the treatment groups, where relatively high levels of feedback occurred in relation to the comparison groups. The various meanings of self concept scores in relation to characteristics of the EMR children in this study are discussed; and it is suggested that high self concept scores may reflect either positive adjustment or a defensive response to negative feedback.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020360, 2989662, FSDT2989662, fsu:74169
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Title: SHORT-TERM STABILITY OF SIX TYPES IN THE MMPI-BASED ADULT OFFENDER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.
Creator: NELSON, DENNIS MURRAY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The short-term stability of the empirically-derived, psychological test-based, classification system for criminal offenders was examined. Twenty adult federal offenders of each of the types Able, Delta, Easy, George, How, and Item (total 120) were readministered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Subjects were selected on a first available basis a short time after they had completed "Admissions and Orientation", classified an offender type, and moved to permanent...
Show moreThe short-term stability of the empirically-derived, psychological test-based, classification system for criminal offenders was examined. Twenty adult federal offenders of each of the types Able, Delta, Easy, George, How, and Item (total 120) were readministered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Subjects were selected on a first available basis a short time after they had completed "Admissions and Orientation", classified an offender type, and moved to permanent dormitory living quarters., Forty percent of the sample maintained their entry type designation on the second testing. Individual types varied from 10% stability (George) to 60% stability (Item, Able). Of the 60% of the sample that changed and who had an opportunity to change in a positive direction (all but Items), 64% changed in a positive direction. Four demographic variables (age, number of prior incarcerations, time incarcerated prior to arrival, time before release) were examined and found to be unrelated to stability of type or severity of type. There is an apparent initial, situationally-induced adjustment period to which a substantial number of offenders react and a change in their type results.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020357, 2989661, FSDT2989661, fsu:74168
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Title: THE EFFECTS OF SKIN COMPRESSIBILITY UPON PSYCHOPHYSICAL FUNCTIONS OF TACTILE INTENSITY: A COMPARISON OF FORCE AND DEPTH OF SKIN INDENTATION AS STIMULUS DIMENSIONS.
Creator: GREENSPAN, JOEL DANIEL., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Different areas of skin were shown to have different degrees of compressibility. One skin site was considered more compressible than another if it showed a larger range of indentations resulting from a set range of forces. Two skin sites were found within 5 cm. of each other which demonstrated markedly different compressibilities. Such sites were quite easy to find on the ventral surface of a proximal phalange, and on the dorsum of the hand, but the region of the thenar eminence was much more...
Show moreDifferent areas of skin were shown to have different degrees of compressibility. One skin site was considered more compressible than another if it showed a larger range of indentations resulting from a set range of forces. Two skin sites were found within 5 cm. of each other which demonstrated markedly different compressibilities. Such sites were quite easy to find on the ventral surface of a proximal phalange, and on the dorsum of the hand, but the region of the thenar eminence was much more homogenous with respect to compressibility., The experimental question asked was how does skin compressibility affect psychophysical functions, while two consistently produced negatively accelerating functions describing tactile sensory intensity? A number of separate psychophysical functions were derived at different skin sites using single pulse mechanical stimuli. At each stimulation site, a subject gave magnitude estimates for a set of controlled skin indentations and for a set of controlled forces., Out of four subjects tested, two consistently produced positively accelerating psychophysical functions, while two consistently produced negatively accelerating functions. It was predicted that if psychophysical functions based on force were affected by skin compressibility, a more compressible skin site would provide for a larger exponent. This prediction was observed in eight out of twelve cases (three skin regions on each of four subjects). Out of the eight predicted exponent changes, four were statistically significant using a regression analysis of variance. None of the four exponent changes which were counter to the prediction were statistically significant., It was also predicted that if psychophysical functions based on skin indentation were affected by skin compressibility, a more compressible skin site would provide for a smaller exponent. This prediction was observed in eleven out of twelve cases. Out of the eleven predicted cases, five were statistically significant exponent differences. Many of the statistically insignificant exponent changes could be attributed to comparing two stimulation sites which did not have very different compressibilities., It was apparent that skin compressibility does play a role in determining how intense a given mechanical stimulus feels. It was hypothesized that, regardless of the stimulus dimension, the difference in skin compressibility may cause a difference in the effective area of the stimulus, or the surface gradient produced by the stimulus, or both. A difference in the effective area would translate into a difference in the number of mechanoreceptors recruited. A difference in the surface gradient may cause a difference in the response of some mechanoreceptors., An examination of the variability of the magnitude estimates indicated two things. (1) A power function model of the stimulus intensity - tactile sensory intensity relationship is better than a straight linear model. (2) A given skin indentation at a constant rate of indentation is a less ambiguous signal of intensity than a given force at a constant rate of force change.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020354, 2989660, FSDT2989660, fsu:74167
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Title: SYSTEMATICS AND ZOOGEOGRAPHY OF LUCANIA PARVA, FLORIDICHTHYS, AND MENIDIA (OSTEICHTHYES: ATHERINIFORMES) IN FLORIDA, THE GULF OF MEXICO AND YUCATAN.
Creator: DUGGINS, CHARLES FREDERICK, JR., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Zoogeographic relationships of some selected atheriniform fishes which occur in the southeastern United States and Yucatan were investigated. Analytical methods included standard meristics and morphometrics, and horizontal starch gel electrophoresis of isozymes., No significant taxonomic differences between the various allopatric populations of Lucania parva were detected. The Yucatan population is essentially fixed for an alternative allele at only one locus, GPI-2. No evidence for dispersal...
Show moreZoogeographic relationships of some selected atheriniform fishes which occur in the southeastern United States and Yucatan were investigated. Analytical methods included standard meristics and morphometrics, and horizontal starch gel electrophoresis of isozymes., No significant taxonomic differences between the various allopatric populations of Lucania parva were detected. The Yucatan population is essentially fixed for an alternative allele at only one locus, GPI-2. No evidence for dispersal between south Florida and the Yucatan peninsula was noted, although dispersal could not be ruled out. Meristic data indicate that Yucatan populations are glacial relicts that were derived from western Gulf of Mexico populations., Florida and Yucatan populations of Floridichthys are fixed for alternative alleles at 5 genetic loci, and there is a strong difference in allele frequency at EST-4. Based on this genetic evidence, as well as on meristic differences, body size, and coloration, the Yucatan population of F. carpio polyommus is herein elevated to specific level. This study did not support Hubbs' (1936) claim of distinct subspecies within the Yucatan peninsula. Extreme differences between the Florida and Yucatan populations preclude speculation as to whether or not dispersal between the Florida and Yucatan peninsulas occurred at some time in the past, or alternatively, whether or not Floridichthys was once continuously represented around the Gulf of Mexico, with recent climatic cooling subsequently eliminating intermediate populations in the northern and western Gulf of Mexico., Johnson's (1975) distinction between Menidia peninsulae and M. beryllina is supported. The first collections of M. conchorum outside the lower Florida Keys are reported. No electrophoretically detectable differences between this fish and M. peninsulae were found. Meristic differences display clinal variation; the counts characteristic of M. conchorum grade into southernmost populations of M. peninsulae. Consequently, these fishes are considered conspecific. Menidia colei, restricted to the northern coast of Yucatan, is most clearly related to western Gulf of Mexico populations of M. peninsulae, and is considered a glacial relict of a once continuous circum-Gulf of Mexico population which ranged into Yucatan.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020352, 2989659, FSDT2989659, fsu:74166
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Title: THE APPLICATION OF SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY TO THE STUDY OF KAOLIN WITH EMPHASIS ON THE KAOLINS OF GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Creator: VAOS, STEPHANOS PANTELIS., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This work is an application of the scanning electron microscopy in the study of clays., The total number of samples studied by scanning electron microscopy exceeded 160. The majority of these samples were collected from various stratigraphic horizons of the kaolin deposits of Georgia and South Carolina. A smaller part of the samples were collected from various localities in the U. S. and from several foreign countries., For practical purposes, the investigation of the kaolin samples was...
Show moreThis work is an application of the scanning electron microscopy in the study of clays., The total number of samples studied by scanning electron microscopy exceeded 160. The majority of these samples were collected from various stratigraphic horizons of the kaolin deposits of Georgia and South Carolina. A smaller part of the samples were collected from various localities in the U. S. and from several foreign countries., For practical purposes, the investigation of the kaolin samples was divided into three parts. These include: (a) minerals that appear to be kaolinitized, or in the process of kaolinitization, such as mica and feldspars; (b) minerals which are inert with respect to kaolinitization, such as silica and quartz; and (c) the crystallomorphic characteristics of the kaolinite, which constitutes the predominent part of the samples., The kaolinitization of feldspars produced small, randomly oriented kaolinite flakes, whereas the kaolinitization of micas produced large, vermicular books. Possibly, silica was mobilized as a result of the kaolinitization process. The formation of authigenic minerals such as zeolites and cristobalite, took place only where local conditions provided the necessary elements during epidagenesis., The Cretaceous kaolins were found to have a consistent texture, whereas the Tertiary kaolins have a wide range of textural appearance. Both the crystal perfection of the kaolinite flakes and the crystallinity index are statistically higher for the Cretaceous samples than for the Tertiary samples, although the correlation of these two variables was found to be very poor., Strong correlation of Ca ions and viscosity indicates the presence of montmorillonite which was found to occur in very small amounts in almost all of the samples., The inverse relationship between the titanium mineral content to the smectite content is found to be a useful indicator of the extent of weathering of kaolin deposits. The occurrence of the kaolinite books is more common at the upper part of the kaolin beds. This suggests that kaolinitization of mica took place in situ by the reaction of the downward-migrating waters with mica. The occurrence of large vermicular books and angular, friable quartz grains indicates that the kaolins could not have been transported in their present composition. The data of this study indicates, in general, that the kaolinitization process has taken place during epidiagenesis and after deposition.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020345, 2989658, FSDT2989658, fsu:74165
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Title: THEORY OF NONLINEAR OPTICAL EFFECTS IN MULTI-LEVEL SYSTEMS.
Creator: NEEDHAM, CLAUDE WILLIAM., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A theoretical method of analyzing dynamics of laser excitation of molecular systems is presented. We use the eigenstates and eigenenergies of an effective Hamiltonian to solve directly for the time development operator matrix elements. We analytically solve for the transition probability amplitude matrix elements for a two-level system. We compare these results with computer simulations as a check on our software. We then apply our method computationally to the study of; three-level system...
Show moreA theoretical method of analyzing dynamics of laser excitation of molecular systems is presented. We use the eigenstates and eigenenergies of an effective Hamiltonian to solve directly for the time development operator matrix elements. We analytically solve for the transition probability amplitude matrix elements for a two-level system. We compare these results with computer simulations as a check on our software. We then apply our method computationally to the study of; three-level system dynamics, interaction of a single state with a manifold of 16 states (in the 'picket fence' limit), interaction of two states through a common continuum, and laser excitation of a molecular system represented by six levels. We predict the possibility of observing several phenomena dependent on the radiative intensity; radiative decoupling of radiationless transitions, optically induced radiationless transitions, intensity dependent photo-chemistry, and optical pumping of phosphoresence.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020341, 2989657, FSDT2989657, fsu:74164
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Title: THE EFFECT OF MATCHING SEX ROLE ATTITUDE OF CLIENT AND THERAPIST ON THERAPY OUTCOME.
Creator: MORROW, CHARLENE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In recent years, a body of literature has emerged regarding the relationship of sex role stereotypes and mental health. Specifically, it has been found that mental health counselors have stereotyped attitudes about the proper roles for men and women (Abramowitz, Abramowitz, Jackson & Gomes, 1973; Billingsley, 1977; Broverman, Broverman, Clarkson, Rosenkrantz & Vogel, 1970, 1972; Carter, 1971). Some authors have suggested that these stereotypes interfere with the counseling process; however,...
Show moreIn recent years, a body of literature has emerged regarding the relationship of sex role stereotypes and mental health. Specifically, it has been found that mental health counselors have stereotyped attitudes about the proper roles for men and women (Abramowitz, Abramowitz, Jackson & Gomes, 1973; Billingsley, 1977; Broverman, Broverman, Clarkson, Rosenkrantz & Vogel, 1970, 1972; Carter, 1971). Some authors have suggested that these stereotypes interfere with the counseling process; however, there has not been any clinical research done which can be used as a basis to support or refute this inference. Further, a recent review of the area of the effect of client-therapist matching on psychotherapy outcome (Morrow, 1978) discovered support for the idea that matched client-therapist dyads may produce better outcomes than non-matched pairs., This dissertation was an initial investigation into the area of the effects of counselor sex role attitudes in matched and non-matched therapy dyads. Seven graduate students (four females and three males) in a counselor education master's degree program were trained to take on a non-sexist counseling role. Each counselor was rated on his/her ability to stay within the role while counseling before being cleared to go on to work with clients. All clients were female undergraduates who had volunteered for this study through a counseling of psychology course. Previous to volunteering, all clients took the Attitude Toward Women Scale and upon signing up for the study, each was assigned to the "liberal", "moderate", or "conservative" group based on her score. Every counselor was assigned three "liberal" and three "conservative" clients to counsel for four sessions each., Upon completing the counseling sessions, clients filled out two questionnaires rating their satisfaction with the counseling experience and their general attitudes toward counseling. Therapists filled out a questionnaire regarding their satisfaction with the counseling. Two phases of the study were carried out with the second phase being a replication of the first phase. Results were analyzed using a multivariate test in order to assess any differences in outcome ratings between the matched vs. the non-matched groups and also between the clients with female counselors vs. clients having male counselors. Separate 2 x 2 analyses of variance were conducted to check on any interactions between matching condition and sex of counselor for any of the outcome measures. All analyses were carried out separately for each phase of the experiment., All multivariate tests yielded non-significant results, indicating that neither clients nor counselors rated their experience differently as a result of being in a like vs. opposite sex dyad or being in a matched vs. non-matched dyad. Analyses of variance demonstrated that male counselors gave a more positive rating when paired with matched clients while female counselors gave more positive outcome ratings when paired with non-matched clients. This result held over both phases of the study. In looking at client outcome for Phase I vs. Phase II ratings, the satisfaction ratings yielded significant but contradictory results. For Phase I, matched clients rated the outcome more positively but for Phase II, the non-matched clients gave more positive ratings.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020339, 2989656, FSDT2989656, fsu:74163
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Title: EFFECTS OF LOW PH WATER ON THE ADENINE NUCLEOTIDE POOL AND LOCOMOTOR ACTIVITY OF THE GULF KILLIFISH, FUNDULUS GRANDIS.
Creator: MACFARLANE, ROBERT BRUCE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The effects of water acidification on the composition of the adenine nucleotide pool and locomotor behavior of the estuarine teleost Fundulus grandis were investigated. Fish exposed for up to 96 hours to reduced pH exhibited highly significant declines in ATP concentration, total adenylate concentration, and adenylate energy charge, i.e.,, (ATP) + 1/2(ADP)(' ), (AMP) + (ADP) + (ATP)(, ), in brain, liver, and gill tissues. Muscle energy charge and ATP also decreased concurrent with increased...
Show moreThe effects of water acidification on the composition of the adenine nucleotide pool and locomotor behavior of the estuarine teleost Fundulus grandis were investigated. Fish exposed for up to 96 hours to reduced pH exhibited highly significant declines in ATP concentration, total adenylate concentration, and adenylate energy charge, i.e.,, (ATP) + 1/2(ADP)(' ), (AMP) + (ADP) + (ATP)(, ), in brain, liver, and gill tissues. Muscle energy charge and ATP also decreased concurrent with increased ADP concentration, and particularly AMP concentration. Therefore, the total adenylate concentration was only slightly reduced. Exposure to pH 4.0 and 5.0 media produced the greatest declines in these parameters. Less pronounced declines were observed in fish exposed to pH 6.5 water. The greatest changes occurred within the first 24 to 48 hours of acidification but statistical analysis indicated that the hydrogen ion concentration was more important in altering adenylate metabolism than the length of exposure., Low pH water induced changes in the daily locomotor activity pattern of F. grandis, particularly at pH 5.0 and 4.0. Box-Jenkins time series analysis was applied to the behavioral bioassay, permitting quantitative assessment of activity rhythm changes resulting from exposure to acidity. Activity data were obtained using an infrared photoelectric detection system. Results of time series model identification and estimation programs indicated a progressive decline in the daily rhythmicity of locomotor activity as the degree of acidification increased. Fish generally displayed hyperactive responses to low pH water with increased activity during the normally inactive diurnal periods. Under these conditions, extensive mucification, altered body coloration, difficulties in orientation and buoyancy control, and a cessation of feeding also occurred. The results of these studies suggest that environmental pH levels below 6.5 may critically impair energy metabolism and behavioral functions of fishes.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020337, 2989655, FSDT2989655, fsu:74162
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Title: ON NONPARAMETRIC ESTIMATION OF DENSITY AND REGRESSION FUNCTIONS.
Creator: CHENG, PHILIP E., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In the field of statistical estimation, nonparametric procedures have received increased attention for the past decade. In particular, various nonparametric estimates of probability density functions and regression curves have been extensively studied, with special attention to large sample pr
Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020329, 2989654, FSDT2989654, fsu:74161
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Title: ROLE OF CENTRAL VISUAL PROJECTIONS IN EFFECTS OF LIGHT AND DARK ON NEUROENDOCRINE FUNCTION AND BEHAVIOR.
Creator: SISK, CHERYL LYNN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Several lines of evidence suggest that the central visual pathways have rather distinct and separate functions in the mediation of the various influences of light on animals. To investigate this further, the effects of selective visual system lesions on a number of light-induced changes in behavior and physiology were studied., In one experiment, the effects of primary and accessory optic system lesions on drinking behavior and estrous cycles under light-dark (LD) and constant light (LL)...
Show moreSeveral lines of evidence suggest that the central visual pathways have rather distinct and separate functions in the mediation of the various influences of light on animals. To investigate this further, the effects of selective visual system lesions on a number of light-induced changes in behavior and physiology were studied., In one experiment, the effects of primary and accessory optic system lesions on drinking behavior and estrous cycles under light-dark (LD) and constant light (LL) conditions were investigated. Neither lesions of the primary optic tract (POT) nor lesions of the inferior accessory tract and substantial portions of medial terminal nucleus (MTN) had permanent effects on the estrous cycles of female albino rats on LD 12:12. The nocturnality (relative proportion consumed in the dark) of water intake under LD 12:12 was significantly reduced by MTN lesions. POT lesions were without effect on drinking in LD., A 2-month exposure to LL caused an immediate and sustained depression of water intake and a gradual development of constant vaginal estrus (CE) in intact rats. The reduction in water intake was still observed in rats with POT lesions. MTN lesions on the average attenuated the inhibitory effect of LL on drinking, but resulted in a wide range of individual responses. In contrast, the development of LL-induced CE was accelerated following POT lesions, but was unaffected by MTN lesions. These results suggest that the primary optic system is involved in the mediation of LL-effects on estrous cycles but not on drinking. Conversely, the accessory optic system appears to be involved in the light regulation of water intake but not in the estrus response to LL., In a second experiment, the roles of the visual pathways in determining the distribution of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, slow wave sleep (SWS) and arousal within the LD cycle were investigated. Ablation of the POT or of the superior accessory optic terminal nuclei did not affect the distribution of sleep and arousal on 24-hr LD cycles. MTN lesions increased the nocturnality of REM sleep while leaving the distribution of SWS and arousal unchanged. Lesions of the suprachiasmatic nuclei, including the terminals of the retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) abolished the circadian rhythm of sleep-wakefulness and its entrainment to the LD cycle. These results confirm and extend those of others which indicate that the RHT is solely responsible for the entrainment of circadian rhythms by light., The occurrence of REM sleep during darkness was significantly increased when intact rats were transferred from a 24-hr LD cycle to a 1-hr LD cycle. This effect of short LD cycles on sleep patterns was not abolished by selective ablation of either the primary optic, accessory optic, or retinohypothalamic projections, although rats with POT lesions showed significantly more REM sleep in the light periods than the other groups. In addition, MTN lesions accentuated dark enhancement of REM sleep such that virtually no REM sleep occurred during the short light periods. The data suggest that this response to short LD cycles is mediated by some hitherto undescribed retinal projection, or alternatively, can be mediated by several retinal projections ("mass action")., The results of these experiments, along with those of other studies, indicate that the functions of the central visual pathways are not completely separate and mutually exclusive, and that a given retinal projection may be involved in a variety of photic-induced changes in behavior and physiology.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8019609, 2989653, FSDT2989653, fsu:74160
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Title: MINERAL, CHEMICAL AND TEXTURAL VARIATIONS ALONG S-SURFACES IN SELECTED OUTCROPS OF AMPHIBOLITE, GEORGIA AND ALABAMA PIEDMONT.
Creator: SCHNEIDER, HARVEY IRA., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Amphibolites were systematically sampled along s-surfaces from two outcrops in the Alabama and Georgia Piedmont. S-surfaces are planar features that pervade rocks. In this study the s-surfaces have a metamorphic origin. Compositional and textural effects of two phases of metamorphism (one of increasing temperature and one of decreasing temperature) were examined within distances of centimeters along s-surfaces. Mineral, chemical and textural parameters were measured and were found to vary...
Show moreAmphibolites were systematically sampled along s-surfaces from two outcrops in the Alabama and Georgia Piedmont. S-surfaces are planar features that pervade rocks. In this study the s-surfaces have a metamorphic origin. Compositional and textural effects of two phases of metamorphism (one of increasing temperature and one of decreasing temperature) were examined within distances of centimeters along s-surfaces. Mineral, chemical and textural parameters were measured and were found to vary along the s-surfaces., Chemical variations between s-surfaces show chemical differentiation that could have been present in an original basaltic body. The s-surfaces are oriented at oblique angles to the direction of inferred differentiation in both outcrops. Although the amphibolites have been affected by two metamorphic events, the original chemical variations in the basalt have not been obliterated. Hornblende 2V variations and the presence of both epidote and clinozoisite within thin sections indicates that major elements are immobile within distances of millimeters along these s-surfaces. These findings do not support the development in amphibolites of metamorphically differentiated features, such as layering, by the diffusion of elements through longer ranged distances. The process of recrystallization, occurring crystal by crystal, in a sequence is implied by the absence of hornblende intercrystal equilibria., The major mineral transformation recorded in these rocks is plagioclase changing to clinozoisite. The degree of this mineral reaction varies along s-surfaces. The dependence of this reaction on the presence of water indicates that fluid pressure varies along the same s-surfaces over distances less than centimeters., Hornblende crystals that were originally more randomly distributed have rotated and translated to a less random arrangement due to the volume decrease that accompanied the retrograde plagioclase-clinozoisite reaction., This study includes the most detailed quantitative description of metamorphic rock textures thus far described in the literature. Quantitative textural parameters include the distribution of hornblende and clinozoisite in the rock, hornblende sizes and shapes, dispersion of hornblende optic Z-axes and dispersion of the traces of hornblende crystallographic bc planes in the dominant and secondary lineations. These textural parameters vary in an unsystematic fashion along the s-surfaces., The textural values obtained from amphibolites in Alabama and Georgia are comparable to those of amphibolites from New Mexico, Scotland and Wyoming. Therefore, regardless of variations of metamorphic grade and degrees of strain, amphibolite hornblendes have narrowly defined spatial distributions and optical and crystallographic orientations.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8019608, 2989652, FSDT2989652, fsu:74159
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Title: BEHAVIOR OF A XANTHID CRAB OCCUPYING BRYOZOAN COLONIES, AND PATTERNS OF RESOURCE USE WITH REFERENCE TO MATING SYSTEMS.
Creator: LINDBERG, WILLIAM JAMES., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Pilumnus sayi (Crustacea, Brachyura, Xanthidae) occupied heads, i.e., colonies, of Schizoporella pungens (Bryozoa, Cheilostomata) on seagrass beds located along a barrier shoals in the northern Gulf of Mexico. In a collection from 23 m('2), 94 adult crabs were found among 369 colonies. Sex ratio for adults was significantly skewed at 1:1.85 males to females. Schizoporella heads were significantly clumped according to nearest neighbor analyses, and were renewable within 6 1/2 months. Heads...
Show morePilumnus sayi (Crustacea, Brachyura, Xanthidae) occupied heads, i.e., colonies, of Schizoporella pungens (Bryozoa, Cheilostomata) on seagrass beds located along a barrier shoals in the northern Gulf of Mexico. In a collection from 23 m('2), 94 adult crabs were found among 369 colonies. Sex ratio for adults was significantly skewed at 1:1.85 males to females. Schizoporella heads were significantly clumped according to nearest neighbor analyses, and were renewable within 6 1/2 months. Heads differed in size, presence or absence of cavities, and state of attachment to the substrate. Adult crabs were seen foraging on and around heads. Observed predators included the wrasse Halichoeres radiatus and the box crab Hepatus epheliticus., Laboratory experiments tested predictions of consumer behavior deduced from characteristics of the heads and possible selective pressures for this association, i.e., predation, trophic pressures, and sexual selection. Adult P. sayi preferred heads larger than a 17 ml threshold, attached heads, and heads with cavities, contrary to predictions derived from trophic pressures and consistent with those from predation. Crab preferences for clumped heads was sex dependent, thus implicating sexual selection, used in a broad sense pertaining to mate acquisition. Movement to heads was quick and direct as expected from predatory pressures; and males moved between heads more often than did females, again implicating sexual selection. Crab size was not a factor in either movement or preferences when crabs were tested individually. However, larger crabs dominated smaller crabs in agonistic contests for individual heads, regardless of the sex or residency of participants. An ethogram of 6 modal action patterns (MAPs) and 5 non-MAP acts was compiled, and the structure of contests was analyzed. Escalation of violence was likely to be initiated by either crab, but was more readily continued by the larger one. In group experiments, the location of larger and smaller males was independent of either the location of females or the spatial pattern of heads. However, in group experiments, larger males moved between heads significantly more often than did smaller males, which moved at the same frequency as females., Ecological patterns of head use by P. sayi were consistent with expectations derived from consumer behavior and population descriptions. The number of adult crabs equaled the number of preferred heads. Adults occupied significantly more heads with cavities than heads without cavities. They also occupied significantly larger than average heads, but not necessarily heads larger than their preferred threshold. Consequently, there was a slight but significant correlation between crab size and the size of heads occupied. Furthermore, males and females did not differ in the types of heads occupied. Adults occupied heads individually except for occasional double occupancy by a male and female. In such cases, the male tended to be larger. Further spatial pattern among crags was revealed by an analysis that incorporated head patterns; among adults, there were fewer heterosexual nearest-neighbor pairs than expected by chance alone., The combination of behavioral experiments and ecological sampling suggested that a relative shortage of this resource existed for the population of P. sayi under study. Furthermore, behavior of crabs in experimental situations and their spatial pattern in nature was consistent with resource defense polygyny, although a capacity for male dominance polygyny was indicated. Behavioral scaling that incorporates resource structure and risk of predation is hypothesized as a determinant of this crab's mating system.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8019602, 2989651, FSDT2989651, fsu:74158
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Title: CLOTHING SELECTION OF ADOLESCENT BOYS.
Creator: COLQUETT, JEAN WISE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The purposes of this study were (1) to determine selected shopping practices and (2) to determine clothing behavior related to purchases. The sample of 260 boys was chosen from volunteers in two Georgia high schools. A pretested questionnaire was administered by the investigator to younger boys, ages 13-14, and older boys, ages 17-18., Factor analysis and cross-validation indicated validity and a split-half procedure indicated reliability. Data were analyzed by stepwise discriminant analysis....
Show moreThe purposes of this study were (1) to determine selected shopping practices and (2) to determine clothing behavior related to purchases. The sample of 260 boys was chosen from volunteers in two Georgia high schools. A pretested questionnaire was administered by the investigator to younger boys, ages 13-14, and older boys, ages 17-18., Factor analysis and cross-validation indicated validity and a split-half procedure indicated reliability. Data were analyzed by stepwise discriminant analysis., Hypotheses proposed no significant differences between younger and older adolescent males in: (1) the sources of information affecting clothing purchased, (2) "where" shopping was done, (3) how teenagers compared their wardrobes with those of their peers, (4) self-concept when ratings of self and importance of clothing to self are considered simultaneously, and (5) why clothing items are purchased., Friends were the most important source of new ideas about clothing, although younger boys were more influenced by neighbors and ads. Younger and older boys were similar regarding where clothing shopping was done and in how they compared their wardrobes with those of their peers. Younger boys were more interested in external aspects of self-concept such as physique and appearance, whereas older boys were more interested in internal aspects such as health. All boys valued comfortable clothing, though younger boys were interested in clothing that looked good at the end of the day. Although the differences between younger and older boys were stable, little of the variance was accounted for by knowing the age of the boys.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8019593, 2989650, FSDT2989650, fsu:74157
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Title: INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRODUCTION OF TEXTILE-RELATED METALS, 1500 - 1900.
Creator: SCHREIER, BARBARA ARLINE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Analysis of historic textiles reveals a basic desire for fabric decoration using metallic yarns. However, while the appeal of metallic adornment has been historically consistent, metallic yarns have changed greatly in composition and fabrication. This study investigated changes in the production of textile-related metallic wires, powders and yarns dating from 1500 to 1900., Prior to 1500, fabrication of textile-related metals remained essentially unchanged. Artisans relied solely on manual...
Show moreAnalysis of historic textiles reveals a basic desire for fabric decoration using metallic yarns. However, while the appeal of metallic adornment has been historically consistent, metallic yarns have changed greatly in composition and fabrication. This study investigated changes in the production of textile-related metallic wires, powders and yarns dating from 1500 to 1900., Prior to 1500, fabrication of textile-related metals remained essentially unchanged. Artisans relied solely on manual skills or hand-operated machinery. However, the introduction of the drawplate in 1565 which enabled gold and silver wires to be mechanically produced, marks the beginning of a transformation in this craft. Throughout this period, craftsmen were concerned with producing a viable alternative for pure gold wires and yarns. As a result, changes occurred in machinery, production techniques and composition of the metals., A variety of analytical methods which have been successfully applied to archaeological studies were reviewed. Based on the relative merits and limitations of each technique, a series of qualitative and quantitative tests were suggested for use in examining textile-related metals.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8018844, 2989649, FSDT2989649, fsu:74156
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Title: NUCLEAR SPECTROSCOPY OF YTTRIUM (90) AND NIOBIUM (92).
Creator: DECMAN, DANIEL JOSEPH., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Levels in ('90)Y were studied using the ('91)Zr(t,(alpha))('90)Y and ('89)Y(n,(gamma))('90)Y reactions. The results of these studies were used to locate the members of the (pi)(p1/2)('1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), (pi)(g9/2)('1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), (pi)(p3/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), and (pi)(f5/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1) configurations. Of particular interest is the anomalously high energy of the 0- state of the (pi)(f5/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1) multiplet. In addition to this several new low...
Show moreLevels in ('90)Y were studied using the ('91)Zr(t,(alpha))('90)Y and ('89)Y(n,(gamma))('90)Y reactions. The results of these studies were used to locate the members of the (pi)(p1/2)('1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), (pi)(g9/2)('1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), (pi)(p3/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1), and (pi)(f5/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1) configurations. Of particular interest is the anomalously high energy of the 0- state of the (pi)(f5/2)('-1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1) multiplet. In addition to this several new low spin levels were discovered in the ('89)Y(n,(gamma))('90)Y reaction., The structure of ('92)Nb was investigated by the ('91)Zr(('3)He,d)('92)Nb reaction. The members of the (pi)(g9/2)('1) (upsilon)(d5/2)('1) configuration were strongly populated and have spectroscopic factors with simple 2J(,f)+1 structure. Several states are populated with (,p) = 1 angular distributions. Also a large portion of the (,p) = 2 spectroscopic strength is observed to be fragmented over many T(,<) states., The energy spectra of ('90)Y and ('92)Nb were calculated using finite-range matrix elements including both central and tensor potentials. The tensor force is found to have a large effect on the low spin negative parity states of ('90)Y.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8018839, 2989648, FSDT2989648, fsu:74155
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Title: FIELD MODE AND MENTAL ABILITY ASSESSMENT AS AN AID IN THE DECISION PROCESS CONCERNING LEARNING ACHIEVED BY ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS.
Creator: BAMBERG, WILLIAM RICHARD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A study of nursing and medical technology students in baccalaureate programs in eight universities and medical centers was conducted to attempt to explain the difference in field mode between students and practitioners of allied health. An earlier pilot study reveals that the majority of nursing and medical technology students are field dependent while the majority of practitioners in these areas are field independent. With alpha set at .05, chi-square analysis of the pilot study results...
Show moreA study of nursing and medical technology students in baccalaureate programs in eight universities and medical centers was conducted to attempt to explain the difference in field mode between students and practitioners of allied health. An earlier pilot study reveals that the majority of nursing and medical technology students are field dependent while the majority of practitioners in these areas are field independent. With alpha set at .05, chi-square analysis of the pilot study results reveals the field mode difference to be significant at a p less than .001., The work of previous investigators indicates that stress producing situations debilitate the recall of learned material for field dependent subjects. Subsequent research was conducted to determine the interactions of field mode according to Witkin's model, general mental ability, and test construction in the evaluation of learning of allied health students. Students were assessed by the Group Embedded Figures Test to determine if they are perceptually field dependent or independent and then classified into high and low mental ability groups based on the total of their Scholastic Aptitude Test scores. Students in each of the resulting four groups were then randomly assigned a general biology examination in either a complex multiple choice format or a short answer free response format. Students also responded to a survey form which assessed their preference for various modes of evaluation and instruction., With an alpha set at .05, analysis of variance of the subsequent research data reveals a significantly higher performance of high mental ability students than low mental ability students on the general biology examination at a p less than .001. Interactions between field mode, mental ability, and test construction are not significant. Individualized testing formats for allied health students on the basis of field mode or mental ability does not appear to be justified by the subsequent research results. The field mode difference between students and practitioners of allied health may possibly be explained by the fact that students change their field mode from dependent to independent due to exposure to complex testing formats or that through self selection processes, field dependent practitioners may tend to go into less stressful, nontechnical positions. Further research should investigate such possible explanations.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8018838, 2989647, FSDT2989647, fsu:74154
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Title: A PLANNING INFORMATION MODEL FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Creator: SHARIAT, MOHAMMAD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Institutions of higher education during the last two decades have experienced a period of unprecedented growth, restricted financial support, public calls for accountability, and an increase in the complexity of the educational system. In an effort to obtain better management and more control of these institutions, educators have applied to educational institutions the theories of organizational structure, systems approach, simulation models, planning models, and many other techniques and...
Show moreInstitutions of higher education during the last two decades have experienced a period of unprecedented growth, restricted financial support, public calls for accountability, and an increase in the complexity of the educational system. In an effort to obtain better management and more control of these institutions, educators have applied to educational institutions the theories of organizational structure, systems approach, simulation models, planning models, and many other techniques and tools used in organizations of business and industry. Inherent in all such theories, approaches, models and techniques, is the need to compile a wealth of appropriate, relevant, and necessary information to assist the management in planning decisions. A method of identifying such information in a given planning situation has not been operationally developed. It was the purpose of this study to develop a planning information model, with categorized variables which generate the information that is required to carry out rational planning process in specific institutions of higher education., The study was initiated with a review of the related literature in planning and planning tools and techniques. From the literature, sixty-one environmental variables were identified. These variables were extracted because of their potential impact upon planning decisions in institutions of higher education. The variables were subjected to a formative evaluation process using expert judges from nine state universities in the State of Florida. The judges independently rated each variable as to its necessity in making planning decisions. The Delphi Technique was utilized to enhance the intuitive judgments of the experts. Three non-parametric statistical analyses were performed to test the sufficiency of the number of rounds of the Delphi, to measure the effect on planning of differences in the missions of the participating institutions, and to test the significant level of association among the judges. The variables which satisfied an established criteria were selected for inclusion in the planning information model., The selected variables were grouped into previously defined information categories and placed into matrix form to examine the potential interactive effects that may exist among categories. The matrix was then extended to include an acknowledged planning process model. This third dimension allows the user of the model to examine the information needs and potential interactive effects of each step in the planning process. Finally, the conclusions and implications for further study were formulated.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021106, 2989646, FSDT2989646, fsu:74153
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Title: WOMEN IN STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NINE SOUTHERN STATES.
Creator: SEBREE, EVELYN ALLEN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The federal government created numerous programs of student financial assistance following World War II. The subsequent growth and expansion of these programs necessitated institutional management on a full-time basis, which resulted in the creation on the college campus of positions which have been filled by personnel known as financial aid administrators., This study was directed to the women who serve as financial aid directors, associate directors, assistant directors and financial aid...
Show moreThe federal government created numerous programs of student financial assistance following World War II. The subsequent growth and expansion of these programs necessitated institutional management on a full-time basis, which resulted in the creation on the college campus of positions which have been filled by personnel known as financial aid administrators., This study was directed to the women who serve as financial aid directors, associate directors, assistant directors and financial aid counselors in institutions of higher education in nine southern states. The purpose of the study was to gather demographic, insititutional and academic data related to these women aid administrators and to make comparisons, when feasible, with previously done studies pertaining to men and women directors. The purposes, in addition, were to describe the job mobility and position attainment of these administrators, and to summarize their perceptions concerning future trends for the aid profession and their role in it. A review of the literature revealed few studies directed to financial aid administrators and none related exclusively to women aid administrators. A need, thus, was seen for this study which was directed to women financial aid administrators., A survey instrument used previously was modified and expanded and was mailed to 309 women aid administrators in nine southern states. The distribution, plus personal contacts, resulted in a 97 percent return. A computer program was designed to yield simple frequency and percentage distributions of the results., An analysis of the data resulted in the following findings: the typical woman aid administrator of today (1) is likely to be employed as a director in a private four-year institution, to administer a small (300-600 applicants) program on a full-time basis, earning $12,000 to $14,000 per year; (2) has other professionals under her direction if she administers a large (over 1,000 applicants) program, is primarily responsible for making aid policy, is responsible to the chief student affairs officer, and receives institutional support for professional activities; (3) holds a Bachelor's degree, plans to pursue a higher degree, and feels that courses in counseling and data processing are most beneficial; (4) entered her present position from a lower level position at the same college, having had previous experience in business and industry; (5) was aided in her position attainment by personal recommendations, degree, and previous experience in financial aid; (6) perceives that employment opportunities for women are greater in financial aid administration than in other areas of higher education administration, and as compared with men's opportunities in financial aid administration, will increase in the future, these employment practices being influenced by women's proven job effectiveness; and (7) believes that the continuation of training workshops is the single most important step in furthering the professional development of financial aid administrators., Based on the findings of the study, recommendations included: (1) women seeking employment in higher education administration should investigate the opportunities in financial aid administration; (2) apparent inequities accorded women for professional development should be investigated; (3) additional graduate degree programs in financial aid administration should be considered; (4) training workshops should be continued, including counseling and data processing as topics; and (5) research related to financial aid administration should be continued and should include curriculum needs assessment and further studies related to women.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021105, 2989645, FSDT2989645, fsu:74152
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Title: THE IMPACT OF TIME ON ART LEARNING: INTENSIVE AND CONCURRENT SCHEDULING IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Creator: MIMS, SANDRA KAY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: There is considerable evidence to support the contention that artists work best under conditions that allow long, uninterrupted periods of intense concentration, and researchers have confirmed that students' progress is facilitated by these same conditions. Yet the standard system in American education, concurrent scheduling, divides the student's day into brief instructional periods for pursuing a series of unrelated subjects. An alternative to the traditional time structure is intensive...
Show moreThere is considerable evidence to support the contention that artists work best under conditions that allow long, uninterrupted periods of intense concentration, and researchers have confirmed that students' progress is facilitated by these same conditions. Yet the standard system in American education, concurrent scheduling, divides the student's day into brief instructional periods for pursuing a series of unrelated subjects. An alternative to the traditional time structure is intensive education, which allows the student to focus on one topic in depth for 2-4 weeks. Such a format may offer particular advantages to art students. The most universal application of the intensive approach is during the interim term of the 4-1-4 academic calendar, which uses the month of January for innovative courses., The purpose of this study was to determine if the attitudes of students support the hypothesis that intensive education is a viable and perhaps preferred format for visual arts courses., The population included all students who were enrolled in intensive art courses during January 1980 at U.S. colleges and universities. A random cluster sample was drawn from all institutions which operate on the 4-1-4 academic calendar and also offer a major in art. The data collection instrument was a 32-item questionnaire designed to assess student attitudes concerning intensive and concurrent scheduling for visual arts courses. It was constructed by the researcher and had an overall reliability coefficient of .72. Characteristics of intensive art courses were determined by surveying interim term bulletins., Frequency analysis of questionnaire data revealed that students had more favorable responses to statements concerned with intensively scheduled art courses than they did to the same statements concerned with concurrently scheduled art courses. The t test was used to determine if the differences were statistically significant, which they were for alpha = .05. The Chi Square test clarified relationships between overall attitude and individual student variables. The findings of the investigation were used to generate the following major conclusions: (1) Intensive course offerings differ substantially from those available during the concurrently scheduled semester, with the following variations being most characteristic: highly specialized course content, interdisciplinary approaches, encouragement of self-directed study, and off-campus and international travel opportunities. (2) Intensive education is considered to be a very successful alternative to traditional concurrent education and is preferred by students who have experienced both options. (3) The opportunity to concentrate in-depth on a particular topic without the distractions and time pressures brought on by other courses pursued concurrently is the greatest advantage of intensive education in the visual arts. (4) Students are not only more interested but also more motivated to learn in art courses scheduled intensively. (5) Intensive art courses are regarded by students as more valuable in terms of personal goals, needs, and educational standards when compared to art courses scheduled concurrently. (6) Students perceive their instructors to be more enthusiastic when teaching intensive courses. (7) Intensive education in art is appropriate for all students and all areas of study. (8) The intensive format is especially advantageous for art majors.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021103, 2989644, FSDT2989644, fsu:74151
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Title: NARRATIVE SPACE AND MYTHIC MEANING: A STRUCTURAL EXEGESIS IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK.
Creator: MALBON, ELIZABETH STRUTHERS., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: While Markan scholarship has paid attention to certain geographical features, Markan spatial references as a whole have not been systematically investigated. This study considers all the spatial designations of the Markan gospel in their interrelations and proposes a pattern of their narrative presentation. The approach taken is based on an adaptation of the methodology of French structural anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss for analyzing myth as the progressive mediation of a fundamental...
Show moreWhile Markan scholarship has paid attention to certain geographical features, Markan spatial references as a whole have not been systematically investigated. This study considers all the spatial designations of the Markan gospel in their interrelations and proposes a pattern of their narrative presentation. The approach taken is based on an adaptation of the methodology of French structural anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss for analyzing myth as the progressive mediation of a fundamental opposition. A Levi-Straussian model of myth conceives of a mythic text as comprised of various levels, or "orders," which are transformations of each other and of the underlying structure common to them all. This study assumes that a mythic structure may also be operative in a text like Mark which is not, strictly speaking, a myth and seeks to elucidate the mythic structure underlying one of the "orders" of the Gospel of Mark--the spatial order., After a brief look at other approaches to "space" in the Gospel of Mark (chapter II), attention is given to both the chronological sequence and the theoretical schema of each suborder--geopolitical, topographical, architectural (chapters III, IV, V) and of the integrated spatial order (chapter VI). The relationship of structural exegesis to traditional exegesis is suggested in general terms (chapter I), and specific comments on the relation of the present structural exegesis to redaction critical, literary, or structuralist criticism of Mark are offered (chapter VII). In seeking to locate within a spatial system the action reported and projected in the Markan narrative, the reader may be better able to locate within a theological system the meaning manifested in the Markan gospel., The fundamental opposition presupposed by the spatial order of the Gospel of Mark, order vs. chaos, is narratively manifest in a series of oppositions moving toward mediation: heaven vs. earth, land vs. sea, Jewish homeland vs. foreign lands, Galilee vs. Judea, isolated areas vs. inhabited areas, house vs. synagogue, environs of Jerusalem vs. Jerusalem proper, Mount of Olives vs. Temple, tomb vs. mountain, the "way." Geopolitically, the opposition Galilee vs. Judea is pivotal, for the traditional values which are assumed up to this point are reversed in the Markan association of Judea, home of the Jewish capital and the Jewish temple, with chaos and Galilee with order. Architecturally, by the close of the gospel no space functions as expected: a house is no longer a family dwelling but has become a gathering place for the new community, replacing the rejected and rejecting synagogue; the temple is no longer a space separating sacred and profane and will become but a rubble of stones not one on another; the tomb is no longer the prison of the dead--dark and closed, but--empty and open--the threshold of renewed life. Topographically, the way or road (hodos) provides both a unifying framework and the key mediation. The threat of the sea, the threat of miracle-seeking crowds and of inflexible religious leaders from inhabited areas, the threat of the tomb--all are met in Jesus by the promise of renewed communication between heaven and earth in the wilderness, on the mountain, and on the way. Hodos signals not so much another place as movement itself. The mediation of chaos and order is a dynamic process, not a static state; it is known in the experience of being on the way.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021102, 2989643, FSDT2989643, fsu:74150
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Title: FEDERAL AID TO PUBLIC SCHOOL ART, 1958-79: AN ANALYSIS OF LEGISLATION AND FUNDING PATTERNS.
Creator: MC INTOSH, JENNY CLARE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the availability of federal funding for art in the public schools, 1958-79. This availability was investigated in two parts: (1) A history of the political and legislative events which led to the formation of the three principal arts-specific sources (Arts and Humanities Program and Arts Education Program of the U.S. Office of Education and National Endowment for the Arts) was developed. This historical investigation suggested that: (a) The...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the availability of federal funding for art in the public schools, 1958-79. This availability was investigated in two parts: (1) A history of the political and legislative events which led to the formation of the three principal arts-specific sources (Arts and Humanities Program and Arts Education Program of the U.S. Office of Education and National Endowment for the Arts) was developed. This historical investigation suggested that: (a) The political and legislative process which occurs in the formation of legislation was a culmination of many influences including events in Congressional hearings and personal interest of officials, and (b) art eductors have influenced this process; as they became more involved, support for art increased. (2) The surveys listed below were conducted: (a) FEDERAL FUNDING QUESTIONNAIRE--sent to a random sample of 272 U.S. public school principals to ascertain frequency of usage and awareness of availability. (b) FEDERAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR SURVEY--sent to a random sample of 119 district level coordinators nationwide to determine awareness of availability and person usually initiating art funding requests. (c) STATE ART CONSULTANT SURVEY--sent to all state art consultants to determine their awareness of availability of funding., It was determined that indirect (non-arts related) sources funded art more frequently than direct sources. The frequency of funding differed according to geographical location, size of community, enrollment, and number of art teachers for the schools surveyed. Awareness of availability was uniformly high across and within groups, with the exception of some sub-groupings of principals., Recommendations for action were given which included more political knowledge and activity for art educators, further development and coordination of information services, and grant proposals written by a team of program coordinators, principals and art personnel.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021101, 2989642, FSDT2989642, fsu:74149
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Title: A STYLISTIC CONTENT ANALYSIS OF SPEECHES OF BLACK COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Creator: EVANS, ADELINE LEMELLE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Speeches of black college students were content analyzed for selected stylistic features. The purposes of the investigation were to collect normative data on the speaking styles of black college students in public speaking and to determine whether selected stylistic features of speeches of black college students at a predominantly black university were different from those of black college students at a predominantly white university., Audiotapes were made of students presenting speeches in...
Show moreSpeeches of black college students were content analyzed for selected stylistic features. The purposes of the investigation were to collect normative data on the speaking styles of black college students in public speaking and to determine whether selected stylistic features of speeches of black college students at a predominantly black university were different from those of black college students at a predominantly white university., Audiotapes were made of students presenting speeches in beginning speech classes at Florida A & M University and at Florida State University. From these speeches, 25 presented by black college students were randomly selected from the predominantly black university and 21 by black college students from the predominantly white university. Three samples selected from each of the 46 speeches were taken from the beginning, middle, and ending of the speech. These samples were coded for the following stylistic variables: word length, sentence length, segmental Type-Token Ratio, Adjective-Verb Quotient, T-unit length, main clause coordinate index, clause length, subordinate clause index, Flesch's Reading Ease Score, Flesch's Human Interest Score, nonfluencies, and black dialect syntax., The means computed for the speeches of the black college students on the 12 variables were as follows: (1) A mean word length of 1.46 syllables per word. (2) A mean sentence length of 18.04 words per sentence. (3) A mean segmental Type-Token Ratio of .74. (4) A mean Adjective-Verb Quotient of .33. (5) A mean T-unit length of 14.86 words per T-unit. (6) A mean main clause coordinate index of 1.22 T-units per sentence. (7) A mean clause length of 9.48 words per clause. (8) A mean subordinate clause index of 1.59. (9) Flesch's Reading Ease mean score of 60.68. (10) Flesch's Human Interest mean score of 41.65. (11) A mean nonfluency index of 3.28 nonfluencies. (12) A mean black dialect syntax score of .70., As a group, the speeches were similar to speeches of other college students on the twelve variables studied. Great variability in speaking ability existed among the black college student speakers., A significant difference was found between the speeches of the black college students at the predominantly black university and those of the black college students at the predominantly white university on mean word length, mean sentence length, mean main clause coordinate index, and mean Flesch's Reading Ease Score. A comparison of the means of the two groups of speeches suggested a more complex speaking style for the speeches of the predominantly black university group.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021099, 2989641, FSDT2989641, fsu:74148
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Title: AN EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL LITERACY REMEDIATION IN LEON COUNTY.
Creator: FAIRBANKS, DAVID LARRY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This applied research project consisted of three interrelated strands of inquiry concerning the performance of students in two Tallahassee high schools on the first two administrations of the Florida Functional Literacy Test (F.L.T.). A quasi-experiment of the remedial programs provided for the failers of the 1977 F.L.T. was conducted using two dependent variables: F.L.T. percent correct and total reading score from the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test (W.R.M.T.). Results found that remediation...
Show moreThis applied research project consisted of three interrelated strands of inquiry concerning the performance of students in two Tallahassee high schools on the first two administrations of the Florida Functional Literacy Test (F.L.T.). A quasi-experiment of the remedial programs provided for the failers of the 1977 F.L.T. was conducted using two dependent variables: F.L.T. percent correct and total reading score from the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test (W.R.M.T.). Results found that remediation led to significant improvements in F.L.T. performance but not in basic reading ability., An analysis of the amount of gain in F.L.T. test scores between the two testing sessions which can be attributed to regression to the mean was also conducted. This analysis showed that up to 10 percentage points of F.L.T. improvement can be attributed to regression; and that a considerable number of remedial students will pass the F.L.T. on their second attempt because of this artifact., Those students who passed the F.L.T. by a narrow margin (ten raw score points or less) were found to be reading at a 4.6 grade level. Those students who failed on their first attempt were reading at the 3.5 grade level. All groups showed similar gain in reading skills during the study; at the reading posttest the remedial students were reading at a 3.9 grade level; well below the pretest mean for the near passers. Despite this lack of growth in reading, all but 5 of 42 remedial students passed the second F.L.T. Considerable overlap between the groups in the distribution of reading abilities was also reported., The concurrent validity of the F.L.T. was estimated as .63 based on the pretest correlation between it and the W.R.M.T. The overall test-retest correlation for the F.L.T. was .61 which can be considered acceptable given the one year delay between testing sessions. The classification reliability of the F.L.T. was estimated as .85 for borderline passers and .95-1.00 for the rest of the near passer continuum., The reading achievement histories of these two groups of students, and a third which passed the F.L.T. by a safe margin, were described after a search of each student's cumulative record folder. As early as the end of the second grade, the mean reading level from the C.T.B.S. of the eventual safe passers was significantly better than that of the eventual failers. The near passers and failers did not reliably diverge in mean reading ability until the end of the fifth grade. The relative deficiency in reading ability reported for the failers arose from three time periods in their educational history. These periods were: prior to the third grade; during the fifth grade; and the period between the end of the seventh and the end of the tenth grades. The reading achievement of the failers was found to be the most stable of all three groups. This was due to the rarity of these students ever rising above the 30th percentile of the normative population.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021098, 2989640, FSDT2989640, fsu:74147
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Title: WILLIAM CAXTON AND FIFTEENTH-CENTURY PROSE STYLE.
Creator: CHAFFEE, HARRY ALEXANDER., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: William Caxton's prose style, when judged by fifteenth-century standards and a descriptive analysis of his syntax, shows that Caxton was consistent in his work. His syntax is associational rather than grammatical, one clause building on another through thematic associations. The prime compositional pattern though is the use of medieval rhetorical figures, especially those which lend themselves to the reinforcement of themes., Caxton as a stylist was involved in three different activities: as...
Show moreWilliam Caxton's prose style, when judged by fifteenth-century standards and a descriptive analysis of his syntax, shows that Caxton was consistent in his work. His syntax is associational rather than grammatical, one clause building on another through thematic associations. The prime compositional pattern though is the use of medieval rhetorical figures, especially those which lend themselves to the reinforcement of themes., Caxton as a stylist was involved in three different activities: as an editor, a translator, and a writer of original compositions--prologues and epilogues to his publications, each of them an essay on a theme. In his translations and edited works, the same stylistic principles are operative. First, Caxton followed as closely as possible the original when it was in the courtly (high) style emphasized by the ethos of the Burgundian Renaissance. This "stencil" activity accounts for much of what critics call Caxton's unidiomatic language. However, this style was deliberate on Caxton's part; he hoped through emulation of the courtly French texts to ennoble English prose. Second, he would alter some details in order to fit his thematic preoccupations. Third, he would occasionally rewrite passages to fit better the courtly style. Radical changes were made only in those texts which were uncourtly: part of the Morte D'Arthur and all of Reynard the Fox. Generally though, he tried to capture the style of the original, changing it only to meet the needs of his readers (through modernization of syntax and vocabulary)., His own prose lies in the middle style, having a familiar and engaging tone. Most of the prologues and epilogues present one dominant theme each, supported and enhanced by satellite themes which recur throughout his works. The most popular themes emphasize chivalric ideals, the commonweal, moral/religious concerns, and the importance of the written word. These themes are reinforced by two devices: doublets, long considered a tautology by many critics; and rhetorical figures, the most popular being character delineation, antithesis, understatement, and frankness of speech. Character delineation usually focuses on those who are chivalric or who are supporters of the commonweal. Antithesis focuses on moral issues. Understatement and frankness of speech usually relate to the author's role and the importance of the written word in inculcating those virtues which Caxton sees as civically desirable., Caxton's self-deprecation should not be taken too seriously. An examination of his prologues and epilogues shows that he was an extremely conscientious craftsman with definite goals in mind. His prose shows a care and polish which secures his place as one of the progenitors of good English prose style.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021097, 2989639, FSDT2989639, fsu:74146
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Title: A POLICY-CONSTRAINED WAGE FUND ALLOCATION MODEL FOR PAYMENT MEDIUM SELECTION IN COMPENSATION PLANNING.
Creator: CASSIDY, JOHN MILTON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The U. S. labor force currently receives 80% of National Income through a variety of cash and inkind compensation forms. Employers use more than 80 different forms of compensation, herein called payment medium, to deliver employee wages. How firms select the set of payment medium offered to their employees is the focus of this study., Some firms recognize that flexible compensation, i.e., giving employees a choice among alternatives, may allocate compensation more effectively. This view...
Show moreThe U. S. labor force currently receives 80% of National Income through a variety of cash and inkind compensation forms. Employers use more than 80 different forms of compensation, herein called payment medium, to deliver employee wages. How firms select the set of payment medium offered to their employees is the focus of this study., Some firms recognize that flexible compensation, i.e., giving employees a choice among alternatives, may allocate compensation more effectively. This view underscores the belief that labor's need satisfaction may be complementary to the firm's interest and goals. This belief is not new, but its recent recognition in "cafeteria type" programs revives an interest in how to match individual employee need satisfaction with a firm's objectives., Given that firm and employee relationships are complex and dynamic, is compensation planning possible? This question addresses the problem of integrating firm goals, employee needs, and available resources into a dynamic planning method. Corporate financial and human resource policies in this program are inextricably related., This study develops a method for planning corporate compensation policy. The planning model allocates corporate wage dollars to payment media in a manner which recognizes firm compensation policies, payment medium characteristics, employee requirements, and multiple time periods. Corporate compensation policies are identified to direct the decision process. Payment medium characteristics are estimated to identify the potential of selected media to satisfy employee requirements. Employee requirements are defined based on empirical household expenditure profiles for demographic classes and are assumed a proxy for preferences. Multiple time periods define a planning horizon sufficient to recognize shifts in the employee group demographic structure., The planning model incorporates multiple conflicting goals and diverse sets of decision variables in a methodical, systematic analytical procedure. The integrated concept of compensation planning in this study offers an alternative to ad hoc decision processes., Study hypotheses are stated as criteria to evaluate the planning method. Computer model results are used to evaluate primary hypotheses related to operational aspects of the study. Secondary hypotheses concern key methodological concepts underlying the planning process and are evaluated by general reference to existing theory and practice., Model results are summarized for (a) wage fund allocation solutions under alternative priority structures for single and multiple time periods, (b) the effect of policy priority changes on goal achievement, and (c) payment medium attribute influence on the model. The results of the study support the premise that the model discriminates between different policy formulations, so that decision-makers can identify desirable and undesirable formulations and that the model differentiates plan design requirements as a function of changing employee demographics over time., The methodological concepts used in the study are broadly based on economic and operations research literature. The application of empirical preference criteria, medium estimation, and goal programming are discussed in terms of reliability, practicality, and theoretical value. The results here support these applications for compensation planning but empirical tests and further research are needed.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021096, 2989638, FSDT2989638, fsu:74145
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINE CRITERIA FOR FIELD EXPERIENCES IN JAMAICAN TEACHER COLLEGES.
Creator: BECKFORD, INA CLAIRE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate guiding principles and guideline criteria for field experiences in Jamaican Teacher Colleges. A modified version of the Delphi Technique was the method used in validation of the items. A list of 711 items of guiding principles and guideline criteria developed from the literature review was evaluated by an inside jury of five experts in teacher education and field experiences from the Florida State University. The list covered the seven...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to develop and validate guiding principles and guideline criteria for field experiences in Jamaican Teacher Colleges. A modified version of the Delphi Technique was the method used in validation of the items. A list of 711 items of guiding principles and guideline criteria developed from the literature review was evaluated by an inside jury of five experts in teacher education and field experiences from the Florida State University. The list covered the seven areas of philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, organizational structure, field experiences operational functions, and evaluation. The revised list of 692 items was evaluated by 14 outside jury members consisting of 10 Floridian teacher educators and four Jamaican teacher educators. The finalized list contained 676 items of guiding principles and guideline criteria., The study indicated that: (1) The conceptual framework for the guiding principles and a guideline criteria can serve as an outline for a field experiences program. (2) The guiding principles and guideline criteria, based on the evaluation of the two juries, are appropriate for Jamaican teacher colleges. (3) The guiding principles and guideline criteria can also be utilized for field experiences program in the United States of America.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021094, 2989637, FSDT2989637, fsu:74144
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Title: PARTICIPATION IN ADULT EDUCATION: A CASE AND PILOT STUDY OF A FUNCTIONAL LITERACY AND FAMILY LIFE PLANNING PROGRAM IN THAILAND.
Creator: AMATYAKUL, KIATIWAN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: When the 1937 census in Thailand revealed that approximately 70 per cent of the country's population was illiterate, the government took immediate steps to raise the literacy level. Among these were the establishment of the Division of Adult Education under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the enactment of the compulsory law in 1940, thereby giving birth to the Functional Literacy and Family Life Planning (FLFLP) program. Subsequent factors such as World War II and the...
Show moreWhen the 1937 census in Thailand revealed that approximately 70 per cent of the country's population was illiterate, the government took immediate steps to raise the literacy level. Among these were the establishment of the Division of Adult Education under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the enactment of the compulsory law in 1940, thereby giving birth to the Functional Literacy and Family Life Planning (FLFLP) program. Subsequent factors such as World War II and the instability of the economy forced the repeal of the law and placed less emphasis upon literacy., With the recovery of the economy, the FLFLP program was reactivated, and experiments in adult education were conducted. At first the thrust of the program was to campaign for literacy, making the skills of reading, writing and arithmetic important. Following these experiments, the FLFLP program was extended to include problem solving, family planning, and other means to improve living conditions., The basic purpose of this study was to describe and to analyze a single case and pilot study of the FLFLP program as it was actually carried out in a rural area of Thailand. A second purpose was to ascertain reasons for participation or non-participation in the program. A third purpose was to develop a research plan that could be used in additional studies of the FLFLP program in other villages., Using Rogers' adoption process as a guide for observations, interviews, participation and analysis, the researcher determined those factors motivating villagers to participate in, not to participate in, or to drop out from the FLFLP program in the research village., The most often repeated reasons for participation in the program were to learn literacy skills, to gain practical knowledge and skills that would improve their living conditions, to help them communicate with outsiders. Fatigue, illness and geographic distance were the reasons that both non-participants and drop-outs gave., At the conclusion of the study, the researcher had gathered data through interviews and observation to indicate that the FLFLP program in one Thai village had fulfilled only one of its objectives; specifically, the improvement of the villagers' literacy skills. The two objectives which were not achieved by the FLFLP program were: (1) To help the learner to become "Khit-phen"--someone who is capable of engaging in a critical thought process. (2) To improve the living conditions of the learners., In the course or the development of the program it appeared that the villagers acquired new knowledge and skills but nevertheless had difficulty in applying these in their daily lives., As a consequence of the data collected in his pilot study, the researcher made a number of recommendations which, if implemented, might increase the likelihood of the success of the FLFLP activities in the villages of Thailand.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8021093, 2989636, FSDT2989636, fsu:74143
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Title: SYMPHONY OF THE APOCALYPSE (ORIGINAL COMPOSITION).
Creator: WELLMAN, SAMUEL EDISON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This symphony is programmatic in conception, implied by the title. "Apocalypse" comes from the Greek meaning "revelation." Revelation may be considered from a Christian point of view; or it may be interpreted in other ways, depending on the individual., The first movement is a broad ternary form; the outer sections are related in tempo, texture, and mood, rather than in theme. The second movement is a free sectional form, dance-like in character. The third movement is rhapsodic, agitated, and...
Show moreThis symphony is programmatic in conception, implied by the title. "Apocalypse" comes from the Greek meaning "revelation." Revelation may be considered from a Christian point of view; or it may be interpreted in other ways, depending on the individual., The first movement is a broad ternary form; the outer sections are related in tempo, texture, and mood, rather than in theme. The second movement is a free sectional form, dance-like in character. The third movement is rhapsodic, agitated, and very complex., Although many sections are lyrical, recurring themes are not used. Textures are basically thick, often polyphonic, especially in the first and third movements. The work is mostly atonal, except for a few places which use pedal points and germinal chords, notably in the first movement and the closing section of the third movement.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020597, 2989635, FSDT2989635, fsu:74142
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Title: A COMPARISON OF PRESERVICE HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PREDOMINATELY BLACK AND WHITE SOUTHERN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Creator: WYATT, MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The purpose of the study was to compare preservice home economics education programs in predominately Black and White Southern institutions of higher education. Specific emphases were focused on (1) determining selected characteristics of home economics teacher education programs; (2) comparing the importance of selected competencies in home economics teacher education programs in predominately Black and White institutions; and (3) comparing the home economics teacher education programs in...
Show moreThe purpose of the study was to compare preservice home economics education programs in predominately Black and White Southern institutions of higher education. Specific emphases were focused on (1) determining selected characteristics of home economics teacher education programs; (2) comparing the importance of selected competencies in home economics teacher education programs in predominately Black and White institutions; and (3) comparing the home economics teacher education programs in predominately Black and White institutions in relation to: (a) the number of home economics education courses required; (b) the number of students enrolled; (c) the number of teacher educators employed; (d) program or unit classification; (e) educational attainments of the head home economics teacher educators; and (f) the institutional setting where head home economics teacher educators received their academic preparation. Data were collected by responses to a two-part questionnaire from 76 head home economics teacher educators. A background data sheet provided information concerning the institutions, the preservice home economics programs, and the respondents., The Chi-square analysis was used to determine whether significant differences existed between an observed number of responses falling in each category and an expected number based on the null hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at the .05 level of significance. Analysis of the data provided a basis for the following conclusions: (1) The head teacher educators in predominately Black and White Southern institutions of higher education placed an equal amount of importance on 92% of the competencies in their preservice programs for obtaining their goals and objectives. (2) Significant differences existed in the ratings given the following competencies: (a) Competency 15: "to develop a program plan utilizing a variety of visual aids and media to publicize the unique contributions of the home economics program to the community"; (b) Competency 41: "to demonstrate knowledge of learning principles in contacts with students"; (c) Competency 48: "to use suitable procedures in reporting evaluative results"; (d) Competency 61: "to recognize current job market trends in various home economics careers"; and (e) Competency 70: "to identify pertinent sources of research." The head teacher educators at predominately Black institutions placed a greater degree of importance on Competencies 15, 48, and 61 than their counterparts at predominately White institutions. For Competencies 41 and 70, the head teacher educators at predominately White institutions placed a greater degree of importance on them than their counterparts at predominately Black institutions. (3) No significant differences existed in home economics programs in predominately Black and White institutions in relation to: (a) the number of home economics education courses; (b) the number of students enrolled in preservice home economics education programs; (c) the number of teacher educators employed; (d), program or unit classification; and (e) educational attainments of the head home economics teacher educators. (4) No significant differences existed in responses concerning the institutions and preservice home economics education programs in predominately Black and White Southern institutions. (5) The head teacher educators in predominately Black institutions had a tendency to obtain their degrees from predominately Black institutions whereas their counterparts from predominately White institutions received their degrees from predominately White institutions. This difference was significant at the .05 level.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020365, 2989634, FSDT2989634, fsu:74141
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Title: A SOUTH TO SAVE: THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR LEROY COLLINS OF FLORIDA.
Creator: WAGY, THOMAS RAY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Scholars have pointed to the recurrent emergence of a "New South" as a major theme in southern history since the Civil War. In studying the 1880s and 1920s, they discovered that the convergent goals of leading politicians, businessmen, and publicists resulted in demands for governmental and economic reform. In each case, initial research focused on New South personalities and state studies followed. C. Vann Woodward (Origins of the New South) and George Brown Tindall (Emergence of the New...
Show moreScholars have pointed to the recurrent emergence of a "New South" as a major theme in southern history since the Civil War. In studying the 1880s and 1920s, they discovered that the convergent goals of leading politicians, businessmen, and publicists resulted in demands for governmental and economic reform. In each case, initial research focused on New South personalities and state studies followed. C. Vann Woodward (Origins of the New South) and George Brown Tindall (Emergence of the New South) then wrote regional syntheses. Research in the New South era following the Second World War is currently concerned with the period's leading political personalities. Thomas LeRoy Collins, who served as governor from 1955 to 1961, guided Florida's postwar emergence as a New South state., LeRoy Collins's philosophical precepts derived from his legacy as a native of the American South. Born a shopkeeper's son in a small, class-conscious, southern town, Collins subscribed to the principles and goals defined by his family's status. Allegiance to the church, to public education, and to free enterprise circumscribed a lifelong philosophical creed. Politically, "business progressivism" in the 1920s impressed on Collins the potential for cooperation between government and free enterprise in promoting prosperity. Franklin D. Roosevelt's forceful response to the hard times of the 1930s reinforced Collins's faith in governmental leadership for reform. As governor, Collins sought institutional and economic changes which would allow Florida to enter the mainstream of urban, industrial America., While championing a new Florida, Collins encountered ideologies and institutions left from the state's agrarian heritage. Despite repeated appeals, Collins failed to gain adherents for a revised view of states' rights and responsibilities. Nor could he loosen the agrarian-conservatives' tenacious hold on the malapportioned legislature. Most importantly, Collins (and other New South advocates) confronted anachronistic racial traditions. Twentieth century nationalism forged, in part, by the communications revolution made the South's legalized system of racial discrimination unacceptable. The Brown decision forced Collins to deal with the issue., Collins responded to the crisis on the basis of his heritage. Initially, the legacy of paternalistic racial traditions prevailed. While defending the Supreme Court's authority, he instituted a program to meet the Brown decision's minimum demands. Such "moderate" guidance led Florida through a difficult period with fewer disruptions than other southern states. Yet, by 1960 he recognized tokenism's inadequacy. His perception of practical and moral necessities influenced Collins to call for fundamental change in Florida's racial customs., As Collins's outspoken advocacy of revised racial codes moved him beyond traditional boundaries, he forfeited his political career. During the 1960s, Florida politics demanded racial conservatism and sapped the strength of the New South movement. In a race-oriented campaign, Collins lost a 1968 bid for the United States Senate. When race waned as a political issue during the 1970s, New South advocates once more concentrated the state's attention on governmental action to promote economic change. Many of the ideals and goals associated with the LeRoy Collins administration again became a part of Florida politics.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020364, 2989633, FSDT2989633, fsu:74140
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Title: AN EVALUATION OF THE STAFF AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AT THE FLORIDA JUNIOR COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE AS PERCEIVED BY CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL.
Creator: STANLEY, JOHN GILBERT, JR., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This is an examination of the Staff and Program Development Office at the Florida Junior College at Jacksonville as perceived by the certificated personnel who participated in staff and program development activities at the College. The period studied was July 1, 1968, thru June 30, 1978., The purpose of the study was to determine if the program was in agreement with the stated goals and objectives of the SPD Office. In addition, the participants were asked for: (1) their appraisal of the...
Show moreThis is an examination of the Staff and Program Development Office at the Florida Junior College at Jacksonville as perceived by the certificated personnel who participated in staff and program development activities at the College. The period studied was July 1, 1968, thru June 30, 1978., The purpose of the study was to determine if the program was in agreement with the stated goals and objectives of the SPD Office. In addition, the participants were asked for: (1) their appraisal of the long-term effects, (2) their suggestions for improvements, and (3) their perceptions as to whether FJC's SPD Office is a model to be followed by other community colleges., Procedures for data gathering centered around a review of college records and the development of a questionnaire that sought to answer the four questions presented above. The questionnaire was sent to the 378 certificated personnel who had taken part in SPD activities during the period under study., Adjusted frequency percentages were computed for each of the possible responses to the 41 questions presented to SPD participants through the survey instrument. The questionnaire responses, expressed in adjusted frequency percentages, and data gathered from SPD records were matched to the four questions posed by the writer. The more significant findings were: (1) The Staff and Program Development Office of the Florida Junior College at Jacksonville did meet its stated goals and objectives for the period July 1, 1968, thru June 30, 1978. (2) Certificated personnel believed that there is a need for additional input from the entire college community when future goals and objectives are determined. (3) Responses from certificated personnel responding to the "ripple effect" of SPD activities indicate that there was not enough sharing of experiences and learning acquired by participants in SPD activities. (4) Certificated personnel would like to see the SPD Office direct more of its activity in the direction of improving instruction and administration skills. (5) The SPD Office at the Florida Junior College should be considered a model for other community colleges to follow. (6) The College should continue to encourage and support the activities of the SPD Office. (7) Activity evaluation reports sent to the Division of Community Colleges revealed that the SPD Office evaluated the activities it sponsored as being effective and successful. Research findings substantiated this. (8) Certificated personnel at FJC believed that teaching, counseling, and administration were improved as a result of SPD activities. (9) The review of the literature indicated that more research needs to be done in the design of evaluation techniques for the evaluation of staff and program development programs., Based upon the findings of this study and the review of the literature, the following recommendations are offered: (1) Research should be conducted by community colleges to study the effects of SPD activities upon all college personnel. (2) Research should be conducted that could lead to the development of systems for the better dissemination of information that was gathered by participants in SPD activities and programs. (3) Research should be conducted at other community colleges that would replicate this study since the Florida Junior College at Jacksonville is a multi-campus institution with problems and concerns that would not be common to all institutions.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020362, 2989632, FSDT2989632, fsu:74139
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Title: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS' BIOGRAPHICAL AND DEMOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SEQUENTIAL PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS DEMONSTRATED ON THE APPLIED REHABILITATIVE JUDGMENT SCALE.
Creator: SPANAGEL, HERMAN ADOLPH., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Dynamic social change has influenced government's response to aid disabled persons' return to productive lives. Rehabilitation counselors are a keystone to this ambitious effort and program. Because much of rehabilitation professionals' work involves providing direction in case management and making decisions about extensive and varied problems, increasing attention is focused on their professional expertise, especially their problem solving capabilities., From discussion of these...
Show moreDynamic social change has influenced government's response to aid disabled persons' return to productive lives. Rehabilitation counselors are a keystone to this ambitious effort and program. Because much of rehabilitation professionals' work involves providing direction in case management and making decisions about extensive and varied problems, increasing attention is focused on their professional expertise, especially their problem solving capabilities., From discussion of these capabilities arises the issue of measurement. Many forms of assessment exist, one of the more effective of which is the multiple choice format employed in medical client management training programs. The purpose of this study, to examine relationships between rehabilitation professionals' biographical and demographical characteristics and their sequential problem solving skills, was pursued through formulation and use of such an assessment instrument. The Applied Rehabilitative Judgment Scale-79b, consisting of 25 multiple choice, forced tetrad item statements, represented fictitious case study abstracts with four alternative selections from which subjects were to select the most appropriate, next-best-step solution., The sample included 268 randomly selected rehabilitation supervisors and counselors from Alabama and Florida; of this number, 153 (61 percent) responded to mailed questionnaires. All returned instruments were validated for use., With alpha set at .05 by convention, beta set at .20 yielding power of .80, and a medium effect size (partial r('2)=.13, r=.30) pre-established, multiple regression analyses were performed to test eight null hypotheses. Results revealed significant and/or important relationships as follows: For the total sample, relationships between successful closure ranges (0 through 14 and 45 through 59) and Evaluation-Diagnostic sequential problem solving scores achieved on the ARJS were both significant and important. For Alabama only, the relationship between age (under 29 years) of subjects and Evaluation-Diagnostic sequential problem solving scores achieved on the ARJS was significant but not important. For Florida only, the relationship between subjects' certification status and Composite-Summation sequential problem scores achieved on the ARJS was both significant and important as well. The relationship between professional role (supervisors or counselor) and Planning Services sequential problem solving scores achieved on the ARJS were both significant and important. Finally, the relationship between sex and Evaluation-Diagnostic scores were both significant and important., Findings of this study suggest strong relationships exist between some biographic and demographic characteristics of rehabilitation professionals and their problem solving capabilities. Further research is needed to ascertain the nature of these relationships.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020361, 2989631, FSDT2989631, fsu:74138
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Title: UN ESTUDIO SOBRE LA MUJER Y EL AMBIENTE EN "CECILIA VALDES" DE CIRILO VILLAVERDE (SPANISH TEXT).
Creator: PADRON, ELSIE CORBERA., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: El siglo XIX fue para Cuba de gran significacion porque presencio el rompimiento con el poder colonial y asistio al nacimiento de la cultura nacional. La obra cumbre de la epoca fue Cecilia Valdes de Cirilo Villaverde, joya de la literatura cubana, cuyo argumento podr(')ia resumirse, en cuanto al aspecto narrativo, a la urdidumbre tejida alrededor de los amores tragicos de una bell(')isima mulata y un joven de la mejor sociedad quienes ignoraron ser hermanos. El autor realiza en esta obra un...
Show moreEl siglo XIX fue para Cuba de gran significacion porque presencio el rompimiento con el poder colonial y asistio al nacimiento de la cultura nacional. La obra cumbre de la epoca fue Cecilia Valdes de Cirilo Villaverde, joya de la literatura cubana, cuyo argumento podr(')ia resumirse, en cuanto al aspecto narrativo, a la urdidumbre tejida alrededor de los amores tragicos de una bell(')isima mulata y un joven de la mejor sociedad quienes ignoraron ser hermanos. El autor realiza en esta obra un gigantesco estudio social de la vida cubana de aquellos tiempos, de las costumbres y de los tipos humanos. Su estilo es claro y objetivo; su metodo es vivir exactamente dentro del hecho., Cecilia Valdes nos muestra la esclavitud en toda su amplia organizacion. Por ser esta una obra de persistente ambientalismo, el lector asiste comodamente a lo que hac(')ian los habaneros en su vida diaria. El retratismo de Villaverde capta completamente el esp(')iritu de la epoca., A la vez que es costumbrista, esta novela es antiesclavista. Ademas, las figuras femeninas presentadas por el autor fueron tratados con carino y comprens(')ion. Esto prueba que Villaverde era un escritor feminista. Cecilia Valdes, dona Rosa, Isabel Ilincheta, sena Josefa, Nemesia y Mar(')ia de Regla son personajes no creados sino tomados de la vida misma con sus virtudes y defectos, con actitudes y conductas convincentes., El ambiente espiritual que envuelve la obra es triste y sombr(')io. El mismo autor se acuso de haber presentado un cuadro deprimente y ten(')ia razon porque el tomo los datos de la vida misma con sus risas y lagrimas, esperanzas, dolores y suenos., Se concluye que Cecilia Valdes es una novela magn(')ifica, de gran valor historico-social. Su merito estriba en que ha salvado para la posteridad un trozo de la historia de Cuba.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020359, 2989630, FSDT2989630, fsu:74137
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Title: AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, AND PERFORMANCE OF TRUSTEE MANAGED MUNICIPAL PENSION FUNDS IN FLORIDA.
Creator: O'LEARY, HAROLD EDWARD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This dissertation is an examination of the rates of return obtained on the assets of municipal pension funds located in the State of Florida that are managed by boards of trustees. The risk characteristics associated with the employment of these assets are also examined. The study is based on a sample of 37 plans out of a population of approximately 200 which fit the "trustee managed" classification. Before addressing the sample data the current literature and various evaluation techniques...
Show moreThis dissertation is an examination of the rates of return obtained on the assets of municipal pension funds located in the State of Florida that are managed by boards of trustees. The risk characteristics associated with the employment of these assets are also examined. The study is based on a sample of 37 plans out of a population of approximately 200 which fit the "trustee managed" classification. Before addressing the sample data the current literature and various evaluation techniques are reviewed. The methodology employed is based on the works of Dietz and modified using the semi-variance techniques favored by Osteryoung., The composition of these plans seems to be related to their size as measured in total asset value. Smaller funds are composed primarily of low risk deposits while larger funds have diversified portfolios. There are exceptions to this rule, of course. Analysis of their operating characteristics really entails a study of management responses to changing market stimuli. Also considered, and found very important, is the efficiency with which management handles the stream of contributions. These factors impact on the performance of the sample funds. Performance, as measured by the return earned on total available assets, is compared with the rate of inflation and the cost to the sponsoring cities of borrowing funds., The conclusions reached are that these pension plans are not performing in a manner which will protect their assets from decreasing in value due to the effects of inflation. The effect of security trading may be detrimental to attempts to obtain efficient trade offs between risk and return, the buy-hold strategy may be the better route to follow. Decisions for or against funding should be made on a case-by-case basis considering the unique conditions concerning individual sponsors and plans., Some areas for future research in this area might be an investigation into the specific investment goals of these funds, an application of the capital asset pricing model to the performance of pension plans, and the development and use of a simulation model to test performance of these funds without considering the legal restrictions placed on the composition of their investment portfolios.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020358, 2989629, FSDT2989629, fsu:74136
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Title: A LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION.
Creator: LUPO-ANDERSON, ANGELA MARIE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Four variables which have obstructed the Hillsbrough County Public Schools System's (HCPSS) compliance with the former Department of Health, Education and Welfare/Office for Civil Rights (DHEW/OCR) regulations and guidelines based on the Lau v. Nichols Supreme Court decision are examined in this study. The four variables which affected the school district's noncompliance status are (1) the bilateral misinterpretation of critical communication between the national and regional headquarters of...
Show moreFour variables which have obstructed the Hillsbrough County Public Schools System's (HCPSS) compliance with the former Department of Health, Education and Welfare/Office for Civil Rights (DHEW/OCR) regulations and guidelines based on the Lau v. Nichols Supreme Court decision are examined in this study. The four variables which affected the school district's noncompliance status are (1) the bilateral misinterpretation of critical communication between the national and regional headquarters of the Office for Civil Rights and the school district, (2) the inability to comply, (3) the lack of experiential and professional backgrounds of the staffs of the school district and OCR, and (4) the semantic interpretation of the special legal and pedagogical aspects of bilingual education., Descriptive, legal and investigative research was conducted to determine the effects of the interaction of the four variables in the school district's compliance efforts and the numerous problems which ensued. The investigator conducted interviews with key staff representatives of the school district, regional and national headquarters of OCR, a regional "Lau" Center, the Florida Department of Education, and DHEW officials in the General Counsel's Office, and the Office of Bilingual Education in Washington, D.C. An examination of the Lau decision and related cases, and the federal statutory and regulatory provisions of the Congress and U.S. Executive Agencies was conducted to clarify the legal base for bilingual education. Descriptive research of the various existing definitions and models of bilingual education was conducted to explain the pedagogical base for bilingual education., Correspondence (letters, memoranda, records of telephone conversations, reports, minutes of meetings) were analyzed to determine the nature of critical communication regarding Lau compliance among the agencies and the school district involved., The school district comprehensive plans were reviewed as the operational interpretation of the OCR mandate., The recommendations address federal, state and local actions which can be utilized to improve the quality of instruction provided in bilingual education programs. A set of school district-level guidelines is presented to assist school districts comply with federal regulations.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020356, 2989628, FSDT2989628, fsu:74135
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Title: THE RELIABILITY AND CONCURRENT VALIDITY OF THE DALLAS PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING TEST.
Creator: LAMBERT, DOROTHY MARY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the Dallas Pre-School Screening Test (DPST) in terms of (1) test-retest reliability; (2) concurrent validity with the Metropolitan Readiness Tests (MRT); and (3) group performance differences in age, sex, and conceptual background as measured by performance on the Tests of Basic Experiences (TOBE)., Subjects of the study included 51 kindergarten children attending the Florida State University Developmental Research School in Tallahassee, Florida in...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the Dallas Pre-School Screening Test (DPST) in terms of (1) test-retest reliability; (2) concurrent validity with the Metropolitan Readiness Tests (MRT); and (3) group performance differences in age, sex, and conceptual background as measured by performance on the Tests of Basic Experiences (TOBE)., Subjects of the study included 51 kindergarten children attending the Florida State University Developmental Research School in Tallahassee, Florida in the school year 1979-1980. These subjects represent the school-age population of the state of Florida in terms of race, sex, socioeconomic status, and academic ability., The DPST was individually administered. Following a 2-week interval, it was readministered along with the MRT. For the total DPST score, the test-retest reliability coefficient (r = .81) and the concurrent validity coefficient with the MRT (r = .62) were both statistically significant at the .05 level., Some group performance differences were found, including a difference in performance by age: 5-year-olds scored significantly higher than 4-year-olds on the DPST. No performance differences related to sex were found. However, performance differences related to conceptual background were shown. Children were divided into three groups according to performance on the TOBE: above-average, average, and below-average. The above-average TOBE group scored significantly higher on the DPST than did the other two TOBE groups. No significant difference was found in the DPST scores between the average and below-average TOBE groups., The results of the study indicated that the DPST demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity for the preschool population of Florida. However, although the reliability coefficient of .81 was found for the total DPST score, investigation of the subtest scores indicated that various subtests were below the acceptable level. The reasons for the low reliability of some subtest scores can be attributed to the lack of concise directions and scoring criteria. Recommendations for such revisions of the manual were suggested.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020355, 2989627, FSDT2989627, fsu:74134
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Title: DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURES TO EXAMINE GOAL-SETTING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR.
Creator: KADLEC, PAUL SCOTT., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: An important area of concern presently facing public officials and managers is how to improve productivity. Since human resources account for the major portion of an organization's budget, improving the performance of employees would improve the overall productivity of the organization. An encouraging management tool associated wth performance improvement is goal-setting. Goal-setting research thus far, however, has been primarily oriented toward experimental studies in the laboratory or...
Show moreAn important area of concern presently facing public officials and managers is how to improve productivity. Since human resources account for the major portion of an organization's budget, improving the performance of employees would improve the overall productivity of the organization. An encouraging management tool associated wth performance improvement is goal-setting. Goal-setting research thus far, however, has been primarily oriented toward experimental studies in the laboratory or within private organizations and has resulted in conflicting findings. This study involves a research design to examine the relationship between goal-setting and job performance in the public sector., The focus of the research is on measurement. Three measurement scales are developed: (1) extent of goal-setting, (2) self-perception of performance, and (3) receptiveness to goal-setting. The measure of most interest is extent of goal-setting. This measure is developed to provide a tool to measure goal-setting practices within the superior-subordinate relationship to determine the extent to which goal-setting is currently practiced in the public sector. The extent of goal-setting measure is also compared to a measure of self-perceived level of performance to determine whether or not the two variables are related., The receptiveness to goal-setting measure is used to further examine the potential usefulness of goal-setting as a technique for improving employee performance by determining the likelihood of goal-setting being accepted by employees. Receptiveness to goal-setting is analyzed by race, sex, occupational area, and the employee's present performance level., Seven specific hypotheses were presented to be tested using these measures. To test the hypotheses, the measures were applied to a random sample of 270 employees in Florida's state government. Each of the measures were determined to be acceptably reliable., From the sample survey of public employees in this study it was found that goal-setting is not presently practiced to a great extent. However, to the extent goal-setting is practiced in the superior-subordinate relationship there is a positive and statistically significant correlation between the extent of goal-setting and the subordinate's level of performance based on the employee's self-perception of his performance and supervisory ratings reported by the employee. Also, goal-setting appeared to be practiced to approximately the same extent in each of five major occupational areas tested in this study. Concerning employees' receptiveness to goal-setting, it was found that employees are generally receptive to goal-setting regardless of their present level of self-perceived performance, occupational area, race, or sex.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020353, 2989626, FSDT2989626, fsu:74133
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Title: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL RETARDATION.
Creator: DEWEAVER, KEVIN LEON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: An exploratory study of social workers, who are employed in the practice field of mental retardation in the United States of America, was conducted to obtain a "state of the art" assessment of this group of professionals. Along with the demographics of the social workers, data was collected regarding the reasons why they entered their present job in the field of mental retardation, and regarding the types of services these social workers were performing, e.g., casework, administration, etc....
Show moreAn exploratory study of social workers, who are employed in the practice field of mental retardation in the United States of America, was conducted to obtain a "state of the art" assessment of this group of professionals. Along with the demographics of the social workers, data was collected regarding the reasons why they entered their present job in the field of mental retardation, and regarding the types of services these social workers were performing, e.g., casework, administration, etc. Finally data was also collected on the job satisfaction of the social workers by the use of a standardized instrument, and on the intention of these workers to remain in the mental retardation field as a career. After presenting descriptive summary statistics, inferential statistics were used to determine if the social workers' reasons for entry into their present job and/or their present services were related to the social workers' job satisfaction and future plans regarding remaining in the practice field of mental retardation as a career., A review of relevant research literature provided for information about how people attempt to make career and occupational choices, and, more specifically, why people choose the profession of social work as their career. The writer found a paucity of research on why social workers enter mental retardation, however, there was research suggesting reasons why social workers do not enter this field of practice, e.g., low status, stigma, myths, etc. Literature concerning services was generally not up to date and tended to be very non-empirical. There was very little written material found concerning job satisfaction and career retention with respect to mental retardation., The research design employed for the study was ex post facto, and, more specifically, the type of research was survey research. Two hundred social workers were chosen to be the sample that represented the population previously mentioned. One hundred were drawn from a list of 874 names provided by the American Association on Mental Deficiency, a national professional organization. Another one hundred were drawn from a massive list of names collected through a large letter writing campaign. In both cases, multistage sampling was utilized with care to maintain probability sampling techniques on a national level. The writer received 168 returned questionnaires (84%), and 165 were useable (82.5%). There was no second mailing., The descriptive data indicated many interesting findings about the social workers in mental retardation. For example, over ninety percent were white; more belonged to the American Association on Mental Deficiency than the National Association of Social Workers; almost ninety percent were employed in the private sector; and almost ninety percent did not have a mental retardation course in their school of social work., The inferential statistics were equally interesting. Career oriented social workers were higher in regard to job satisfaction than were occupation oriented social workers. Social workers, who predominately performed indirect services, were higher in regard to job satisfaction than were social workers, who predominately performed direct service. Career oriented social workers were more willing to remain in mental retardation as a career than were occupation oriented social workers. All the above relationships were statistically significant. Career oriented social workers were more willing to remain in mental retardation as a career, but it was not a statistically significant relationship., Finally, implications of the findings for social work education were given. Schools of social work could improve the eventual services to mentally retarded individuals by developing more courses, specializations, and concentrations for their students.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020351, 2989625, FSDT2989625, fsu:74132
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Title: AN APPLICATION OF A RULES-BASED THEORY OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: THE RULES OF TABOO COMMUNICATION WITHIN A "GAY COMMUNITY".
Creator: CORNELIUS, DAVID LEE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This study investigated the interpersonal communication rules within a gay community concerning the topic being a homosexual. Though the study attempted to extract rules, its primary emphasis was to describe the factors that affect rule development. To that end, the study did the following: (1) It attempted to discover rules individuals have about what can be said, under what circumstances, and to whom; (2) It examined different labels denoting homosexuality and determined when they may be...
Show moreThis study investigated the interpersonal communication rules within a gay community concerning the topic being a homosexual. Though the study attempted to extract rules, its primary emphasis was to describe the factors that affect rule development. To that end, the study did the following: (1) It attempted to discover rules individuals have about what can be said, under what circumstances, and to whom; (2) It examined different labels denoting homosexuality and determined when they may be used and how individuals respond to them; (3) It investigated the information sources and communication networks of the members of a gay community; and (4) It examined the sex differences in communication practices in a gay community., A structured and open-ended questionnaire was administered by ten interviewers to 108 respondents (fifty-five males and fifty-three females) in the Pittsburgh area. The sample was generated through the snowball technique which uses relational networks. Open-ended questions were content analyzed by four coders using techniques developed for this study. Measures were taken to support intercoder reliability, over time reliability of respondent's answers, and the validity of the content analysis techniques. Both qualitative and quantitative data were used to check the results of the directional hypotheses and research questions., The results of the study demonstrated the difficulty of predicting the content of interpersonal rules. Whether or not the receiver was gay was not crucial for the rules of self-disclosure. Neither was mutual self-disclosure a prerequisite for self-disclosure of homosexuality. The use of code words was not important in the recognition of another gay person. The most important factor for determining the receivers of self-disclosure was whether the receiver was empathetic to various lifestyles including homosexuality. Respondents had little difficulty stating their rules of taboo communication., There was weak support for the relationship between extent of relational networks and the restrictiveness of rules of taboo communication. This relationship was stronger for females than for males. There was strong support for the relationship between "coming out" as a homosexual and information provided by the mass media. Twenty-two percent of the sample had come out having received information only from the mass media. There appeared to be a stronger relationship for males between information provided by the mass media and the structure of taboo communication rules., Females tended more toward interlocking networks than males. Males spent more time and got more information from diverse groups than did females. Females were more comfortable with gay males than straight males, while gay males saw little difference between gay and straight females., Gay people responded more negatively to labels when used by straight people than to gay people using the same labels. Gay males and gay females perceived some terms differently. This was especially true for words that apply to females, as "dyke" and "lesbian." Most respondents preferred the word "gay" to "homosexual" and considered it a more positive term. Both males and females relied on prevalent stereotypes for recognition of another gay person., Before coming out, males were dependent upon mass media sources for information, while females were more dependent upon interpersonal sources. After coming out, both groups tended to rely upon same sex gay friends for information. The major stated factor in coming out for males was assertion of self. The major stated factor in coming out for females was the influence of others.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020350, 2989624, FSDT2989624, fsu:74131
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Title: A TIME ANALYSIS OF SELECTED MUSICAL ELEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS OF SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONDUCTORS.
Creator: CALDWELL, WILLIAM MCCORD, JR., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This study was conducted to determine the proportions of time given selected musical elements and leadership behaviors during rehearsals of successful high school choral conductors. The investigation attempted to determine what rehearsal behaviors are exhibited by successful high school conductors, and if there are any consistencies among these conductors regarding the proportions of time devoted to each of these behaviors., Specifically, proportional distributions of rehearsal time devoted...
Show moreThis study was conducted to determine the proportions of time given selected musical elements and leadership behaviors during rehearsals of successful high school choral conductors. The investigation attempted to determine what rehearsal behaviors are exhibited by successful high school conductors, and if there are any consistencies among these conductors regarding the proportions of time devoted to each of these behaviors., Specifically, proportional distributions of rehearsal time devoted to the following conductor behaviors were investigated: (1) conducting and/or monitoring rehearsal trials; (2) verbal behavior; (3) non-musical activity; (4) music instruction; (5) illustration; (6) evaluation; (7) verbal behavior focused specifically on: (a) pitch, (b) time, (c) text/diction, (d) phrasing/dynamics, (e) tone color, (f) style, and (g) vocal production; (8) rehearsal trials focused upon: (a) one vocal part, (b) more than one vocal part but not all parts, and (c) all vocal parts., Data for this study were provided by fifteen high school choral conductors who satisfied the definition of the word 'successful' as used in the study. The Choral Rehearsal Observation Form (CROF), designed especially for this study, served as the data gathering instrument. The CROF includes all the leadership behaviors and elements of choral teaching which were investigated in the study., Each conductor was video-taped during two regularly scheduled rehearsals. Two trained observers simultaneously attended each of the video tapes. The data were collected, using the CROF, and compiled in order to provide answers to the problems investigated in the study. Results were analyzed using the cross-tabulation subprogram of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, 1975)., The chi-square statistic revealed significant differences ((alpha) = .05) in the proportional distributions of the rehearsal time when the observed conductors were compared as a group., Although most of the distributions were significantly different, when the conductors were compared in pairs, some distributions were not significantly different ((alpha) = .05) in the proportional application of time devoted to the various behaviors. However, an averaging of the observed conductors' apportionmant of rehearsal time revealed the following: (1) rehearsal trials: 65 percent, (2) verbal behavior: 35 percent (16.4 percent of the verbal behavior was devoted to "Non-musical Activity")., The averaging of the observed conductors' time devoted to rehearsal trials revealed the following percentages: (1) one vocal part: 7.8 percent; (2) more than one vocal part but not all vocal parts: 11 percent; and (3) all vocal parts: 81.2 percent., The averaging of proportions of rehearsal time devoted by the observed conductors to verbal behavior revealed the following: (1) music instruction: 55.95 percent; (2) illustration: 21 percent; and (3) evaluation: 24.2 percent., The averaging of proportions of rehearsal time devoted to verbal behavior focused upon the seven elements of choral performance revealed the following percentages: (1) phrasing/dynamics: 13.4 percent; (2) diction/text: 13.2 percent; (3) vocal production: 12.5 percent; (4) tone color: 5 percent; (5) time: 13.4 percent, (6) style: 15.2 percent; and (7) pitch: 27.3 percent.
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Date Issued: 1980, 1980
Identifier: AAI8020349, 2989623, FSDT2989623, fsu:74130
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