In this four-investigation Monte Carlo simulation study, we examined the properties of nonparametric randomization and permutation statistical tests applied to single-case ABAB...AB and alternating treatment designs based on either systematically alternating or randomly determined phase assignments. Contrary to previous admonitions, when…

The author summarizes and reacts to articles in an issue of the Journal of School Psychology'' devoted to describing exemplary work relating school psychology to special education during a period of transition. (BY)

This article deals with the description and use of a referral form for the behaviorally-oriented school psychologist in the elementary school. The advantages of using performance related descriptions of school problems are dealt with as well as the sequence of training necessary to use this type of form. (Author)

Examines Jack Bardon's influence on school psychology. Reviews his publications and surveys three separate groups of school psychologists. Areas in which Bardon has made a substantial impact in these three groups include the role and definition of school psychology; professional organization issues; debate over level of training; and consultation.…

The survey was conducted to determine pupil personnel supervisor interests with emphasis given to the services rendered by practicing school psychologists. Responses suggested that supervisors preferred the psychologist with post masters level training performing as a generalist within his speciality rather than as a specialist performing one or…

Brief, interpersonal coping courses (N=4) were conducted in a junior high school for early adolescent students. Two classes (N=24) consisted of students regularly utilizing school guidance personnel; the remaining (N=19) consisted of adolescents from the school population. Results support the conclusion that students' interpersonal coping skills…

A scale designed to measure the extent of collaboration of pupil personnel services teams was validated against a judge's rating of collaboration and the existence of regular planning meetings between pupil personnel services teams and school personnel. (Author)

The Child Resource Team was designed to operate as an alternative to outside agency referral. The multidisciplinary unit provides intensive therapy to school-aged children and their families. Following two years of operation, an analysis of the team's successes and failures has revealed significant gains and difficulties. (Author)

Discusses some guidelines for effective persuasion derived from the research literature. Illustrates these guidelines' application to problems of consultation and focuses on three broad tasks that a persuader faces: identifying the potential bases of resistance, constructing effective messages aimed at such bases, and following up after the…

Reviews group-based social psychological work. Focuses on the need for improved outcome criteria with which school psychologists can assess the quality of group decision making, the power of majorities in groups, the value of minority dissent, group polarization, and the establishment of shared norms. Examines implications for psychologists. (RJM)

Describes a counseling program wherein parents, teachers, student and supportive personnel interact to asses student's problems and decide on intervention strategies. (HMV)

This study investigated perceptions of conduct and personality indicators of elementary school age children as perceived characteristics of emotional disturbance. Teachers and school counselors did not distinguish between conduct and personality indicators, while the other professional groups demonstrated a significant preference for the…

The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of a high school psychology course in promoting positive personal and vocational development. The findings suggest that the students in the psychology course showed more positive mental health and more vocational maturity than students in the control group. (Author)

Reviews a contemporary theory of attitude change, the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) of persuasion, and addresses its relevance to school psychology. Claims that a key postulate of ELM is that attitude change results from thoughtful (central route) or nonthoughtful (peripheral route) processes. Illustrations of ELM's utility for school…