The school psychologist's job is to insure that the school setting is as conducive to learning as possible, stimulating children to respond to instruction and discouraging misbehavior that serves to avoid instruction. Many teachers do not realize the full implications for children of their actions and verbalizations. A teacher's behavior can…

This study focuses on the process by which school consultants select the teachers with whom they consult. Research participants were 14 certificate or doctoral matriculants in a school psychology program. A questionnaire was adminstered to all consultants consisting of ranking and rating items. Consultants were asked to: (1) list all the teachers…

The publication of the Guidance Resources Handbook is a response to an expressed need of guidance and counseling personnel in Oakland County for readily available access to basic guidance-related information. This handbook brings together relevant information that is organized into five major categories: career information resources, educational…

The traditional diagnostic model of school psychological services was compared with the emerging consultant service model in an effort to determine the effectiveness of each model in working with teachers in the elementary grades. The consultant model with its de-emphasis on the administration of time-consuming tests resulted in more immediate…

The article discusses some general aspects of mental health in schools, the role of mental health consultation as a means of facilitating and enhancing prevention, and a specific technique of mental health consultation found effective by some mental health specialists and educators. (Author/CTM)

Reports that a survey of the geographic distribution of psychologists and other groups providing mental health services found the highest concentration in affluent, urban states and in university towns. (SL)

A comprehensive study was undertaken to investigate the "state of the art" in the training of school psychologists. The data indicate that the rate of growth in the number of programs is increasing, especially at the sixth-year level. Data are presented on student and faculty demographics and characteristics. (Author)

Reviews psychotherapeutic outcomes as they are related to such therapist interpersonal skills as empathy, regard, and genuineness. Includes recommendations for future research in this area. (BD)

Although differences exist between their developmental perspectives, the theories of Erik Erikson, with a psychoanalytic focus, and Piaget and Kohlberg, with a cognitive, structural view, are basically complementary, providing a powerful observation on human growth. Here their theories are used to reexamine the secondary curriculum and the…

Presentence evaluations conducted by psychologists and psychiatrists (clinicians) and correctional counselors (caseworkers) were subjected to multiple regression analyses in order to specify the relative contribution of inmate characteristics (offense severity and recidivism probability) and decision-maker response biases to sentencing…

A questionnaire to measure community mental-health center directors' perceptions of requisites for doctoral-level employment was mailed to 302 directors in Department of Health, Education and Welfare Region IV; 117 returned completed questionnaires. Data are discussed, and a model is proposed for training of doctoral-level counseling-community…

The process of moving away from a simplistic reliance on intelligence test ratings to more sophisticated models of assessment and service is more advanced in systems where the school psychologist is given real professional status and is allowed to shape the nature of services offered. (MB)

This study was undertaken to investigate the ability of measures of diagnostic data usage to differentiate among groups of successfully trained and experienced school psychologists. (Author)

This paper reflects the thoughts, observations and clinical experiences of the authors and two dozen of their colleagues in treating people involved in an assortment of non-marital sexual relationships. Presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, May 21-23, 1976. (Author)

Presents and critiques descriptive and demographic data, theories of etiology, and effects of sexual abuse on the child's development. A two-level framework is presented that delineates seven role functions which will promote an effective response on the part of school psychologists. (Author/KS)