The revisions applied to the linear discriminant functions (LDF's) for computerized psychiatric diagnosis are discussed in terms of a comparison of the LDF model with decision tree models. It is concluded that each model has its own advantages and disadvantages. (Author/DEP)

Psychological evaluations were used to identify shortcomings and suggest improvements in a computerized system for interpreting scores on the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire and the Clinical Analysis Questionnaire. Results supported the accuracy of the computerized system, but revealed gaps in the information provided and suggested…

Presents data on the incidence of violence in 103 couples based on wife's or husband's report only, or both spouses' reports. More reports were by one spouse rather than by both spouses. More wives reported severe husband-to-wife aggression, more husbands reported other forms of aggression. Discusses the limitations of frequency data alone in…

Investigated the utility of considering Digits Forward (DF) and Digits Backward (DB) as separate components of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) through correlations with other intelligence tests. The findings of significant correlations indicate that although DF and DB tasks are related, the combination of these tasks into a…

Provides guidelines for the effective writing of psychoeducational reports based on a literature review and logical analysis. Presents a relatively standard report outline with specific recommendations for each section. The literature reviewed consists of surveys of consumers' opinions, research studies, and books and articles describing the…

It was found that the school psychologist's behavior in attaching labels to deviant child behavior is diametrically opposite that of psychiatric personnel; school psychologists tend to be more attracted to the less complex labels and/or interpretation impressions. (Author)

Research is contradictory concerning ability of the Wechsler Object Assembly (OA) subtest to predict bodily preoccupations. This study presents data from an objective personality test that do not support the hypothesis that bodily concerns are indicated by impaired performance on the WAIS OA subtest. (Author)

In this study, BIP records previously reported by Kenny (1971) were reused to determine the accuracy of identification of children with cerebral dysfunction and to update the results of using the revised BIP scoring system. (Author)

The nature of man, his drive for growth, and his search for truth are discussed from a combined philosophical and psychological point of view. (CK)

The present results confirm the contention that the scales of a new personality inventory, the Differential Personality, exhibit to a satisfactory degree that most desirable of scale properties: factorial simplicity or homogeneity. (Author)

Presents a useful psychological model of managerial behavior using the concepts of Gestalt psychology. (AN)

Empirically derived actuarial personality statements from the published literature were used to describe the groups. Considerations of measuring social maturity during a time of political turmoil is discussed. The possible confounding influence of drugs is mentioned, and a multiple discriminant equation is proposed as a step in measuring social…

Results indicated that children who did not exhibit allergic reactions were otherwise healthier and were rated as superior on a number of academic, social, and emotional adjustment dimensions. (Author)

Compares two custody dispute intervention strategies, evaluation and mediation, and clarifies their philosophy, procedural differences, and limitations. The growing dissatisfaction with existing methods of processing custody disputes is affecting public policy as well as the focus of social research and the practice of the mental health…

Caution must be the watchword in applying neuropsychological knowledge to education. There is much yet to be learned in neuropsychology even as the knowledge explosion continues in this area. (CJ)