An approach to test interpretation which involves the selected use of scale items is presented. Examples are given where such item utilization could have appreciable effects upon the conclusions reached in vocational counseling. (Author)

Findings of a high prevalence of psychological problems among children with articulation and language disorders are reviewed and implications drawn for the role of the speech-language pathologist in behavior problem identification, referral, and therapy. A battery of psychological tests, including both parent-teacher questionnaires, and child…

Introduces the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as an aid to developmental education. Describes the development of the MBTI, its unique aspects, and its value in the instructional process, in the developmental classroom, and in fields other than education. Lists sources of additional information. (DMM)

Analyses of 109 drug-abusing adolescents indicated that inhalant abusers performed significantly more poorly than polydrug abusers on 20 of 67 neuropsychological measures. Deficits were observed on both global (WAIS and WRAT) and specific measures (perception of speech sounds, visual suppression, sensory perception, and trails). (Author/SJL)

Reports structural properties of the Thauberger Avoidance of the Ontological Confrontation of Death Scale with respect to social desirability as well as results of an analysis focusing on the hypothesized relationship of this construct to neuroticism. (Author)

Correlates of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Wiggins content scales were identified in male clients who received mental health evaluations at a military medical facility. Evaluation of correlates of low scorers supported position that low scores reflect absence of descriptors characteristic of high elevations on same scale.…

Investigated two dimensions of a typology of police officers: perspective and passion. Test results indicate these dimensions failed to identify the four police types proposed by W.K. Muir relating to dimensions of: the professional, enforcer, reciprocator, and avoider. The four types appear as general characters defined by several dimensions.…

Investigated the validity of the Luria-Nebraska Intellectual Processes Scale (IPS) as a substitute for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). IPS scores were correlated with the three WAIS IQs, and regression equations were computed to obtain estimated Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, and Full Scale IQ. (Author)

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is an appropriate assessment tool for adolescent clients at least 12 years old. Theoretical principles of the TAT are discussed. Rationales and protocols for administration are presented. The TAT is favorably reviewed, although it is noted that there is a need for additional research to further demonstrate its…

Describes and critiques comprehensive models of midlife career change. Discusses instruments for assessing the psychological resources/barriers, emotional states, and coping strategies of voluntary and involuntary career changers. (SK)

The degree of ambiguity in the term "suicide attempt" was examined among 14 expert suicidologists, and 59 general mental health clinicians. The participants judged whether each of ten vignettes of actual adolescent self-harm behaviors was a suicide attempt. Low levels of agreement were found within each group, although agreement was better for the…

Uses both exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) to examine the factor structure of the WISC-III among White and Black students from the WISC-III standardization sample and a sample of 348 Black students referred for psychological evaluation. Results of the EFA provided evidence of a large first principal factor as well as the…

Outlines the OCEAN model of personality which includes the domains of Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Provides a detailed explanation of each factor and a case study to illustrate how the model can be used to diagnose clients. Discusses advantages of this diagnostic approach and implications for usage.…

Used standardized three-picture art interview, Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS), with older people. Collected artwork from 24 patients diagnosed with Organic Mental Syndromes and Disorders (OMS/D). Structural qualities found in art were identified using DDS. Observations of these qualities may aid in early diagnosis of OMS/D and help educate…