Correlates of the concept assessment kit-conservation for educable mentally retarded children

The relations of the CAK-C to the Stanford-Binet and the WRAT were explored for a sample of 155 educable mentally retarded children. Correlational analyses indicated that: (a) The CAK-C is more closely related to MA than to either CA or IQ. (b) Both Reading and Arithmetic are more closely related to MA than to the CAK-C. The results support the position that Piagetian intelligence is somewhat distinct from psychometric intelligence, but suggest that the latter is the better predictor of academic achievement.     

Anorexia and bulimia—the maladjusting coping strategies of the 80s

The purpose of this article is to highlight the complexities of treating eating disorders. It provides a theoretical framework for identification, diagnosis, and treatment of anorexia and bulimia.     

Concussion research: Moving beyond the natural history

The topic of sports-related concussion has been,and will likely continue to be,one of the most challenging topics in sports medicine.The last 2 decades of resea...