This paper discusses the psychobehavioral approach to counseling supervision the goals of which involve learning to be therapeutic as well as helping the trainee to become therapeutic. A discussion of the various phases of the supervisory process is presented including the trust phase, work phase, and termination phase. A brief discussion of…

A general description of an overall evaluation system which is being implemented in a center for emotionally disturbed children is presented. The system is based upon three types of activities: planning, monitoring, and appraising. The application of the system to the evaluation of direct services to children is outlined. The evaluation plan for…

Competency-based programs offer positive refinement in instructional design, implementation, and evaluation, but a number of unresolved problems offer new challenges and concerns to those teaching educational psychology. (JD)

In looking at how the professional identity of the counseling psychologist affects training, the author first defines the roles and functions for the counseling psychologist. She then discusses the implications for training, strengths and weaknesses of the professional identity, and suggestions for future directions. (Author/JEL)

In the theory of learning, the psychological approach is predominant whereas the logic of cognitive learning has fallen into oblivion. Referring to these two approaches, the author specifies basic differentiations of the concept of learning and defines the main stages in the process of learning. (Author/BSR)

Discusses histories of three current issues in the psychology and pedagogy of mathematical thinking: (1) the notion of a "prescriptive method"; (2) "associationism" as an explanation for learning; and (3) Gestaltism. Reviews theoretical perspectives that emerged starting in the mid-twentieth century, including behaviorism,…

Describes a specific empirical method for the systematic observation of examiner behavior during psychoeducational assessments, the Systematic Observation Scale for Assessments (SOS-A). Discusses development of the instrument and presents data on intra- and interobserver agreement. The instrument is regarded as an initially adequate method for…

Explored the interaction between objectives or placebo objectives and test anxiety level on college students' (N=135) academic achievement and state anxiety level. Analyses of data indicated that there were no significant interactions, and the objectives' main effects were nonsignificant, yet the trait anxiety main effects were significant. (LLL)

An overview of the historical development of educational therapy as a treatment model for individuals with exceptional needs is presented, and two major disciplines--the psychoeducational model and the mental health approach--are critiqued. A more comprehensive model of education is proposed. (Author/CL)

Maintains that our understanding of language is enhanced by the study of pathology, rather than just the study of the normal. It is a sound complementary base to learn more about how language encodes more than labels. It encodes histories, personal myths, and affects and reflects aspects of deviance and delay in function. (SL)

Tested the effectiveness of training 50 older adults as peer counselors to lead a weekend preretirement seminar. Small group discussions focused on self-esteem, interpersonal relations, and leisure time management. Results showed improvement in self-efficacy ratings, retirement knowledge, and morale three months after the intervention. (JAC)

A program of group psychoeducation and support for single custodial fathers (SCFs) is proposed. Their population in the U.S. grew over 400% between 1970-2000 to over 2 million. The proposed program is unique with special emphasis on SCFs, featuring psychoeducational, supportive and affective components. Areas covered include: special challenges…

This study was designed to gather evidence to determine if basic vocational training and counseling, in areas of local high employability, would give neuropsychiatric patients the needed skills, confidence, and ability to leave the institution by functioning in the area in which they were trained. (Author)

The visiting psychologist program is designed to bring mental health professionals up to date in their field, but long term benefits of the program have been difficult to document. (Editor/GB)

This case study describes the use of OD strategies to introduce psychological curricula in a community college. The author hypothesizes that the success of the intervention was due to the combination of three factors: favorable historical antecedents, the nature of the intervention, and continuous leadership by key administrators before and after…