Compares the personal channel of training and the impersonal channel of publication for recruitment to scientific theories considers both number of recruits and degree of affiliation. Examines social effects of training as seen through associates' perceptions of traits and attitudes of theorists. Analyzes correlations between perceptions and…

An analysis is presented of the reasons for the failure of clinical psychologists to provide strong supporting evidence for the utility of their diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, for the declining interest in diagnostic testing, and for the proliferation of new methods of intervention. (Author)

Author summarizes the two main aspects of the field of occupational psychology: fitting the man to the job by career counselling and guidance; and fitting the job to the man by improving work methods, layouts, conditions, etc. (LF)

The authors suggest that the directors of APA approved counseling psychology programs perceive their programs as focusing more on the personal than the vocational emphasis. If this is true, then a reappraisal of the desired preparation of counseling psychologists may be in order. (Author)

The present study offers partial support for the view that a therapist's empathy is related to the ways in which he describes his emotional experiences, and suggests ways in which further research might explore this relationship. (Author)

The results support the Jensen thesis that there are wide and significant inter and intra child differences in the profiles of retarded children's capabilities and their academic or readiness levels. (Author)

A program designed to train psychology students in current psychological treatment procedures. (HS)

Using the computer to help interpret the results of psychological and personality inventories. (RA)

The author discusses the changing technological society and its forced change on counseling psychology. He challenges the notion that psychologists need to spend their time on changing individuals; institutions are difficult to change. He forwards the need for new methods and a broadening of the settings in which psychologists work. (Author)

Discusses the role of the psychological consultant in nursery schools for disadvantaged children as it differs from the service provided for more economically advantaged children. Special attention is focused on staff tensions and staff-parent relationships. (AJ)

The development of a model elementary school mental health program is described. The outline is intended to serve as an effective guide for school psychologists interested in providing leadership in the formation of such programs within their schools. (Author)

Conclusions are: (1) psychologists and teachers report diversity in functions performed and responsibilities assumed by psychologists; (2) psychologists and teachers report differences in how psychologist distributes time and emphasis; (3) diversity exists on part of psychologists and teachers concerning functions of psychologists under more ideal…

Paradoxical behavior of dependent P females tending to leave psychotherapy prematurely has been linked to the initial tendency of male therapists to be nondirective with females. The proposal was tested by having 43 college females state preferences for directive or nondirective therapist statements on an otherwise verbatim therapy transcript…