Problem. The problem of this study was to ascertain whether selected personality dimensions that can be hypothesized from a model stressing positive health relate to success in practice teaching in Guidance. Prom clinically observed behaviours of self-actualized people, three were selected as relevant: flexibility, self-acceptance, and concern for others. The general hypothesis of the study was: there will be a positive relationship between ratings of student teachers and their scores on

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... d measures. Methods of Investigation. The selected personality dimensions were measured by the scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory and of the California Psychological Inventory, and by scores on five supplementary measures: the Haigh-Butler Q sort, the Dymond Adjustment scale, a case study, a questionnaire, and a lesson plan. These constituted the independent variables of the study. Two types of criteria were used: a Faculty of Education rating of student teaching, and ratings based on the teaching of a demonstration lesson. The sample of this study was limited to student teachers of the University of British Columbia, winter session 1966-67, enrolled in Education 404 (Curriculum and Instruction in the Teaching of Guidance) in the professional year of training for teaching in secondary schools. Simple correlation, multiple regression, the discriminant function, and image analysis were used in the analysis of relationships between the independent variables and the criteria. General Conclusions Four research questions were asked. The first was: how strong a relationship will exist between the scores on the independent variables and the University ratings? Significant correlations were found between this criterion and the following variables: Capacity for status (CPI), Existentiality (POI), the Q, sort, and the case study. Correlations in the POI measure and the Q sort were negative. The second question: how strong a relationship will exist between ratings given by students and by adult judges to student tea [...]