The authors encourage those in the field of school psychology to consider the use of learning disabilities assessment practices in relation to specific American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists ethical codes and in regard to the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association,…

Reviews implications for career decision making (CDM) from recent studies. Techniques of decision analysis have been developed for helping people to make better decisions. These methods might be of value to CDM, both in supplementing traditional guidance procedure and in defining criteria used to evaluate CDM. (Author)

There is evidence that the conscious mind selects from among possible acts developed by the unconscious. Even lifting a finger may be subject to this shared mental management. Studies examining this point of view are summarized. (JN)

Concerns knowledge and thinking of therapist who is link between theory and therapy. Based on self-analysis of single family consultation interview, theories employed and decision points are described. Suggests that therapists can espouse many theories or single ones, but are always confronted with difficult decisions. (Author/NB)

Presents conceptual model of group decision-making process that identifies essential factors and processes that impact upon group decisions. Integrates concepts from various academic disciplines to provide theoretical framework for research generation and to organize and synthesize past and future research findings in effort to establish…

Used two fundamental models of assertion training to develop a counseling strategy for integrating assertive behavior in the career decision-making process. Includes identification of both assertive skills and thoughts that enhance career decision-making. Focuses on assertive behavior in five stages of career decision-making, not on problem…

Uses case examples to illustrate how cognitive-behavioral interventions can be applied to social work situations. Suggests by emphasizing the interaction of personal and environmental realities in influencing change, a cognitive-behavioral perspective of human functioning can provide a useful theoretical framework for direct practice in social…

Examines how women administrators make decisions in a higher education setting. Studies female administrators' ways of knowing and how these affect their decisions and leadership. The following four bases of knowledge are discussed: (1) received; (2) subjective; (3) procedural; and (4) constructed. Examines the need for reflective practice. (JS)

This booklet describes research carried out under sponsorship of the Psychological Sciences Division of the U.S. Office of Naval Research during Fiscal Year 1985. The booklet is divided into three programmatic research areas: (1) Engineering Psychology; (2) Personnel and Training; and (3) Group Psychology. Each program is described by an overview…

Four evaluation methods for determining educational policy are objectivism; subjectivism; emotive-imperative; and instrumentalism. For the objectivist, the rationale for undertaking an evaluation is based on empirical verification or non-verification of claims of existing policies or activities. Secondly, the objectivist is interested in…