DeVito , Anthony J . ; And Others Scholastic , Aptitude Decline and Changes in Study

c math and verbal SAT scores, study habits, an attitudes of college freshmen in the classes of 1973 and 1983 wer compared. Although a decline in SAT scores was found, there was a s light improvement in 'work methods, teacher acceptance, and educational approval. The results a,lso showed,that differences in verbal aptitude betweee men , and womee had narrowed, probably due to cultural influences; however, women maintained superior study habits and attitude scores. The findings suggest that a decrease in student activism may account for enhanced behavforal and attitudinal scores. (Author/JAC)