Evaluated the first eleven years of experimental research (1973-1983) publications, with a focus on forensic psychology, that were cited in Psychological Abstracts. Results indicate: a paucity of experimental research; a significant difference between empirical and nonempirical publications; and a transition from descriptive to correlational and…

Presents a relatively new theoretical, clinical, and research approach to dreams. Describes the functional theory of dreams and contrasts the functional approach with the more familiar interpretive approach. Reviews the origins and later spin-offs of the interpretive approach. (Author)

Conducted systematic descriptive review of social support literature, outlining measurement problems, identifying nature of assessment inadequacies, and providing recommendations for future. Reviewed 262 empirically based articles published between 1980 and 1987. Designed system to organize data on sample characteristics, type of instrument,…

Revises the concept of verifiability of life events by requiring that they be verified. Presents three design issues which interact with verifiability and event qualification, which may result in threats to their validity. Suggests all three types of objectivity-subjectivity should be considered in designing life event studies. (Author/JAC)

Discusses the challenge of social work, as well as other behavioral science professions, to utilize traditional scientific methodology for evaluation of counseling and direct practice services. Analysis of selected research and counseling concepts demonstrates a way of teaching the integration of scientific and counseling ideas. (Author)