Anglo-Australian Test Cricket Dismissals 1946–1980

In the 96 Anglo-Australian Test matches played from the end of world war II to the final test in the 1980 series there have been over 3000 dismissals of batsman for both countries. A breakdown reveals interesting difference between the type of dismissal and (a) quality of batsman, (b) location of match, (c) team which is batting. In particular, the ‘leg before wickets’ (lbw) dismissals appear to provide controversial data.     

Race Differences in Selective Credulity and Self Esteem*

Despite a large number of empirical studies showing blacks to have higher levels of self esteem than whites, no adequate explanation for this difference has been developed. This paper proposes a theory dealing with differences in self-process and, in a related manner, self-esteem between blacks and whites, utilizing the concept of selective credulity (i.e., having relatively more faith in others' opinions of us who are relatively positive). Specifically, it is hypothesized that because blacks (as compared to whites) are more likely to focus on interpersonal relations and less likely to focus on internalized standards of comparison for purposes of self-enhancement, (a) blacks maximize the rewards of their interpersonal relations more so than whites (reflected by differences in selective credulity), and (b) levels of self-esteem between blacks and whites are no different when controlling the differential impact of selective credulity on self-esteem. Utilizing data from 1,560 high school students, evidence is presented which provides some initial support for the proposed theory.     

Management Information Systems and Corporate Planning

If we accept the correlation between MIS and computer based systems then the corporate planner has to consider the impact on his own company of a major new function. In so far as computers and the associated highly paid staff are concerned, the planner is certainly threatened with a major cost growth area that develops a momentum of its own. He may need all his energy to contain this growth in highly expensive resources to a scale that matches the company's overall operations. On the other hand an emphasis on management information and redesigned systems may lead to radical redesign and improvement in profitability of a company's operations. These two aspects are different sides of the same coin and in the future the corporate planner will play a dominant part in determining whether a company enjoys the benefits as well as incurs the costs of a sophisticated MIS.     

Developing Sensitivity Behind Bars*

A psychologist's experiences in exploring the uses of sensitivity training in two prisons are recounted. Several encounters and marathon sessions are reported and suggestions are made concerning some of the distinctive problems and useful techniques in employing sensitivity training in prisons.