Assessed productivity in counseling psychology through the affiliations of presenters at American Psychological Association (APA) conventions, authors of Journal of Counseling Psychology and The Counseling Psychologist articles and Division 17 leaders. Focused on hypothesized institutional, program,and individual factors related to productivity.…

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…

Compares behavioral medicine and health psychology to establish counseling psychology's relationship with these approaches. Surveys three areas of training and application that the current research suggests will offer opportunities for meaningful participation by counseling psychologists. (JAC)

Case study investigation refers to the relatively uncontrolled and subjectively described study of a single case. Several different types of case studies are reviewed including nontherapeutic, assessment, and therapeutic/intervention. Suggestions for improving case study investigations and recommendations for future case study research in school…

Examined attitudinal differences between Mexican-American and Anglo-American college students (N=400) toward psychologists and psychiatrists. Results showed differences in knowledge and attitude between the two samples, i.e., Mexican-Americans would rather seek help from clergy for psychological problems. (BH)

Argues that beliefs, more than needs, shaped the history of school psychology. Adherence to psychological and developmental principles and the acceptance of child-centered educational theories affected practices. School psychology became a means for translating such national values and educational principles into school practice. (Author/ABB)

The two dimensions of the professional-client relationship in school psychology examined are the determination of client as it relates to (1) the service delivery roles in which a psychologist engages and (2) organizational factors within the system in which a psychologist works. (Author/LMO)

A workshop designed to teach participants how to use microcomputers for practice management, psychological testing, word processing, peripheral interface, and data analysis was found to meet the interests and needs of both academic and practicing psychologists. (RM)

To maximize the positive professional contributions of microcomputers to school psychology, school psychologists should: (1) perceive microcomputer technology in societal and professional context; (2) be aware of ethical considerations in professional uses; (3) maintain a sense of efficacy and control over potential uses; and (4) focus on…

Discusses how school psychologists can use their existing consultation skills as an approach to program evaluation. Describes a program designed to offer inservice training to teachers in the areas of classroom discipline, instructional strategies, instructional leadership strategies, communication skills, and multicultural awareness. (LLL)

Traditionally, the contributions of school psychologists during the screening phase of preschool assessment have been minimal. The purpose of this article is to broaden the school psychologist's perspective regarding preschool screening and in the process introduce some specific screening activities which closely parallel the school psychologist's…

Discusses similarities in the roles of social workers, psychologists, and counselors in the schools and considers the unique functions of each group. Defines some of the ways that social work practice in education can be enhanced by the appreciation of this perspective on school roles. (Author/LLL)

Investigated the effects of model status and various symbolic modeling procedures on brainstorming behavior in female undergraduate education majors (N=136). Results indicated that more solutions were produced by the experimental and higher-status model groups than by the control and peer model groups. (LLL)

The article describes for classroom teachers the skills of school psychologists in the areas of assessment, counseling, and consultation, with special attention provided to the needs of hearing impaired children. (CL)

The role of the school psychologist in the U.S. Virgin Islands is that of psychometrician primarily. The critical school problems in the Virgin Islands are similar to those of other multilingual/multicultural societies. Underfunding and understaffing provide little opportunity for school psychologists to function as therapists. (BW)