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Bamgbose, Olujimi; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1980
Asked 61 male clinical psychologists (21 Blacks and 40 Whites) to assess case histories presented to determine whether racial or social class biases could be detected. Diagnosis, disposition, and rated severity were studied. Diagnosis was guided by case characteristics, not bias. Severity was related strongly to diagnosis. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Counselor Attitudes, Evaluation Methods
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Heiby, Elaine M. – Psychological Assessment, 1995
This introduction to a special section provides the basic definitions and presents the measurement approaches and data analytic techniques that are collectively referred to as chaos theory. The conceptualization and assessment of unstable behavioral disorders can be strengthened by incorporating elements of chaos theory. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Chaos Theory, Clinical Diagnosis
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Blackman, Sonia L. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
Explored paraprofessionals' and patients' assessment criteria of therapeutic goals, especially patient recovery, in light of increased use of mental health paraprofessionals in mental health settings. Results indicated psychiatric technicians utilize a multidimensional hierarchical decision model, while patients utilize a unidimensional and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Congruence (Psychology)
Chantler, Lisa; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
This study investigated methods for accurately identifying sexually abused children (n=26), mental health clinic-referred children (n=37), and community children (n=39), ages 6-12. Results suggest limited support for the Louisville Behavior Checklist but caution in using the Emotional Indicator Scoring System for Human Figure Drawings in the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Child Abuse
Juhnke, Gerald A. – 1995
Assessment is broader in scope than testing. Typically, assessment includes gathering and integrating information about a client in a manner that promotes effective treatment. This digest discusses how counselors can use assessment as a continuous process throughout treatment. It also reviews three common forms of assessment techniques which can…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship