An educational program for a group of predominantly black high school students enrolled in a summer "Upward Bound" program is described. A curriculum based on a learning or "psychobehavioral" perspective and a style of delivery for use with "disadvantaged" students are presented. (Author)

This case study presents an example of how one school psychologist helped a child and an entire class solve a problem. Although the techniques used are not unique to school psychological practice, the problems presented by their use are. The procedure consisted of a desensitization process lasting ten weeks. (Author)

Viewing political and social attitude variables, the study indicated that personalities of students supporting the Free Speech Movement at Berkeley resembled those of participants in the movement. The role of the psychologist in campus conflicts is introduced, and implications of the potential activist profile for university policy planning are…

It is asserted that societal crises demand that counselors and psychologists move from a personal counselor" role model to a community counselor" role model. Presented at theAmerican Personnel and Guidance Association, Las Vegas, April 1969. (Author)

Surveyed school psychologists (N=856) to determine the impact of PL 94-142. The results suggested that this legislation has had remarkably little impact on the evaluation procedures used or on the school psychologist's role. Two clear changes may have negative implications (e.g., an increased focus on handicapped children and increased paperwork).…

This review summarizes research findings related to the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of teacher attitudes toward children with exceptional educational needs and explores the relationship between certain teacher characteristics and attitudes. (Author)

Suggests that since the population of older persons is growing, psychologists must be trained to serve as consultants for the development of health and social services, social security plans, housing, and other programs. (Author/AOS)

Describes how vocational school psychologists can make significant contributions to various support service programs in business and industry. Special emphasis is placed upon appropriate training programs and the utilization of school psychological skills in industrial settings. (Author/WAS)

Reviews current debate on the philosophy and implementation of change agent functions in mental health. Offers recommendations toward a synthesis of divergent positions and discusses their implementation. Calls for professional representation in national mental health policy making and coursework in social change processes. (JAC)

A developmental psychologist describes her experience in testifying at Congressional hearings on proposed revisions in child labor legislation. The testimony argued that proposals to increase job opportunities for school-going teenagers are a threat to their development and to the job prospects of unemployed out-of-school youths and adults.…

Adolescent counseling presents a number of issues that the secondary-level school psychologist needs to consider. Issues and problems are related to defining the goals of counseling, required versus voluntary referrals, when to refer, and parent involvement. (Author/PN)

A sample of 324 practicing school psychologists received a fictitious case study to which was attached a photograph of an attractive boy, an attractive girl, an unattractive boy, or an unattractive girl. Results indicated that a pupil's attractiveness had a significant effect on the judgments of school psychologists. (Author/HLM)

Examines the issues unique to delivery of school psychological services in a rural setting. Suggests that professionals who do not come from rural backgrounds are seldom able to identify with rural clients, while rural clients are seldom aware of and responsive to psychological models. (AH)