The article focuses on models of the causal ascriptive processes in relation to the education of exceptional learners. The model the authors found most useful includes four dimensions of causal attributions, i.e., causes vary in the degree to which they are internal, volitional, mutable, and predictable. (PHR)

The second of two articles examining dysfunctional parental attitudes that contribute to school learning and behavior disorders presents case material illustrating the attitudinal problems and effects on children. The psychoeducational therapist is often included in family sessions as his/her experience with learning problems aids in the…

The model stresses interactions among specific combinations of cognitive task requirements, learner characteristics, and instructional treatment properties, in a manner analogous to the aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) model. "Supplantation" is the provision of overt assistance to learners in performing a specific process required by…

Describes an intervention that addresses the unique concerns of young adults diagnosed with cancer. The intervention combines group therapy techniques with psychoeducational strategies in six weekly sessions, covering such topics as anxiety about health and physical well-being, worry about fertility and raising children, problems in relationships,…

Addresses the definition and characteristics, evolution, design, issues, and leadership considerations of psychoeducation group work. Counselors trained in care knowledge and skills of group work who wish to develop leadership skills for psychoeducation groups and experienced leaders should find the strategies to be helpful. Focuses primarily on…

Discusses five ways in which counseling psychologists use testing to help people work with their problems: (1) as a method of enhancing short-term therapy; (2) as an aid to focusing on developmental issues; (3) as an aid to problem solving; (4) as an aid in decision making; and (5) in psychoeducational methods. (Author/TE)

Compared effect of workshop presenter personal self-disclosures with hypothetical examples used to convey the same didactic material. Sixty-nine students watched a videotaped workshop presentation in self-disclosure or hypothetical example condition. Found that perceptions of presenters who used self-disclosures did not differ from those who used…

A review of research on the school consultation process as it relates to handicapped students focuses on issues in case problem solving, establishing and maintaining effective consultant-consultee relationships, and evaluating consultation outcomes. Topics discussed include interpersonal variables, relationship building, managing consultee…

Dynamic assessment is a psychoeducational approach well suited to assessments of infants and young children with sensory, motor, affective, and cultural differences not represented in norms of typical standardized instruments. Examines the potential utility of dynamic assessment for young American Indian/Alaska Native children and their families…

This paper uses the concepts of decision reliability and validity to analyze three alternative psychoeducational assessment strategies: multiple gating, template matching, and time-series methods. It argues that relatively little knowledge is gained through analysis of individual scales and assessment technologies without considering the…

Compares student evaluation terms used by psychologists and educators. Provides examples of characteristics to be considered and charts to be used in student evaluation. Shows that evaluation used in a test program acquainted new teachers with students' characteristics. Explains that the program includes categories for studies, behavior, civic…

Describes a study of effects of socio-cognitive mediation among children. Reports manipulation of two factors: ego-boosting representation of the subject's ability to perform a task, and representation the children had of others. Concludes that performance was superior when children worked in dyads, dyad composition affects interaction modes, and…

Assessed psychoeducational intervention designed to change attitudes of men found to be associated with sexual aggression toward women. College men receiving elaboration likelihood model-based intervention showed significantly more attitude change than did control group. One month later, in unrelated naturalistic context, intervention subjects…

Considers three treatment approaches when working with children of rage: psychodynamic, behavioral, and peer-group models. Discusses approaches in sequence, following chronology of author's own experiences in psychodynamic, behavioral, and peer-group programs. Illustrates how each approach presents unique pitfalls in practice. (NB)

Twelve case studies of teenagers with diabetes were carried out in a Spanish hospital, where subjects received outpatient care, and in the secondary schools where they studied. Findings identify some features peculiar to the concurrent experience of adolescence and diabetes. Offers suggestions to counselors and teachers working with students…