Some misconceptions surrounding the question of a behavioral or an anti-behavioral methodology for instructional psychology are examined. A behavioral approach is recommended in the absence of viable operationalized alternatives. (Editor)

Describes the use of autobiographies of famous psychologists as source material in the teaching of psychology. Selected biographical excerpts are presented. (Author/DB)

A psychologist with experience in two government agencies suggests that good scientific selection practices and equal employment opportunity are compatible and interdependent goals. (Author/RK)

Describes the results of an empirical investigation studying pupils' views of the work of school psychologists in Estonia. Pupils who had visited psychologists considered themselves to be less successful in school, to have more conflicts with parents, and to be more frequently in a bad mood. The work of school psychologists was evaluated…

This study was conducted to determine current collaborative efforts of practicing school counselors and school psychologists in one southeastern state. Implications for educators and a training model that distinctly accentuates collaboration are presented. (Contains 12 references, 2 tables, and an appendix.) (GCP)

The tenets of a cognitive, motivational model called hope theory (Snyder et al., 1991) are reviewed, along with the two accompanying instruments for measuring hope in children and adolescents. More than a decade of research on hope theory as it relates to students, teachers, and schools is summarized. Likewise, the applications of hope theory for…

Nine one-hour counseling interviews were examined for the relationship between counselor forward lean and client-perceived rapport. Results indicated that more extreme forward lean was significantly more common during minutes rated as "very high" in rapport. By contrast, less acute forward lean was significantly less frequent during such…

Explains that sport psychologists play a vital role in helping athletes overcome obstacles in order to achieve their goals and provide athletes with tools to reach peak performance and personal growth (i.e., psychological and behavioral interventions for enhancing athletic performance). Sport psychologists work within the complex pathways between…

Explores relationships between ethics and individual and societal development in psychologist Baldwin's work, focusing on how he extended evolutionary theory to encompass social and ethical development. Asserts that Baldwin tried to demonstrate a natural developmental process leading toward truth, beauty, the Good, and God; that developmental…

Pursues William Kessen's analysis of psychologist Baldwin's 1905 paper by examining Baldwin's two proposed solutions to the mind-body problem: the materialist solution and the idealist solution. Demonstrates that Baldwin's ideas presaged those of developmental theorists and philosophers. Discusses Baldwin's proposal that current scientific ideas…

Because school psychologists may be asked to work in a constructivist framework, this article describes the essential characteristics and difficult issues associated with implementing this approach for classroom practice. Included are goals, assumptions about learners, essential teacher skills, and research concerns. Highlights currently…

Investigates the role perception and level of job satisfaction of Israeli school psychologists. Findings showed that most Israeli school psychologists wish to practice as clinicians and prefer to spend most of their time working with children in individual therapy and counseling their parents. However, both job perception and satisfaction were…

The writer, a school psychologist, describes her experience of school psychology via six stories that illustrate the public nature of school psychology and offer at least one moral to guide the future. (Contains 112 references.) (GCP)

Study describes the perspectives and practices of school psychologists toward family-school partnership activities. Respondents overwhelmingly supported the general concept of parent involvement in education and perceived their own involvement in family-school partnership activities as important. Implications of this study for practice and…

Presents a response to "Uncovering Critical Research Agendas for School Psychology: Conceptual Dimensions and Future Directions" (this issue). The author expands on some points from the parent article and mentions other directions that the profession should consider. (GCP)