The use of the summary in academic reading as an important study skill was studied with a group of 20 master's students in educational psychology. The hypothesis was that preparing a summary of a specialized text would reflect a student's ability to work with such texts in real life. (10 references) (LB)

Effects of random responding and malingering on Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI-2) validity scales were studied with 173 graduate and undergraduate University of Kentucky (Lexington) students. Inconsistent responding and malingering produced significant elevations on the validity scales, with the dissimulation scale appearing…

Describes model for teaching experiential interventions to novice counselors. Includes two experiential interventions that are focus for new model: two-chair approach based on Gestalt therapy principles and resolution of problematic reaction points. Cognitive, affective, and behavioral concepts of model are related to transfer of learning with the…

Notes that nursing homes are an increasingly important setting for gerontological counseling. Portrays multimethod approach to counselor training and supervision in nursing homes. Reviews specific methodology and rationale for clinical supervision in a practicum in counseling older adults associated with counseling psychology doctoral program.…

Explored connotative meanings of alcohol, cocaine, hashish, and marijuana among 29 Indonesian and U.S. graduate students. Found significant differences between groups on six adjective pairs for alcohol, four for marijuana, and three each for hashish and cocaine. Groups also differed in identification of substances as strong/weak,…

Examined level of faculty support and professional development reported by African-American students (n=182). Mentoring was found to be a significant predictor of student development. One-third of the sample reported receiving no help from faculty and staff at the university or from professionals in the community. (Author/NB)

Review and classification of 503 abstracts of industrial education theses and dissertations (1985-90) determined that (1) survey and status studies were most prevalent; (2) 19% focused on program/project evaluation; (3) research methods varied greatly among fields of study; and (4) few surveys were accompanied by site visits. (SK)

Examined relationships between trainees' (n=57) cognitive style, program membership, amount of practicum experience, and needs and expectations for supervision. Results from trainees from three graduate programs at one university suggest that trainees' expectations and needs regarding supervisory experience differed by amount of practicum…

Describes the techniques used to elicit personal knowledge on cartographic cataloging from experts to develop an experimental semiautomatic cataloging advisor called Mapper. Results of an evaluation study are reported which demonstrate that library students who are novice map catalogers produce better cataloging answers when assisted by Mapper.…

Solicited information about how 93 students in 1 student affairs training program chose careers in student affairs. Findings from student essays revealed that lives of prospective student affairs professionals were touched by people and experiences that prompted decision to join the profession. Relationship between student affairs professional and…

Examined relationship between research self-efficacy, research training environment, and research productivity among 125 graduate students in counseling psychology. Subjects completed measure of self-efficacy in research, Research Training Environment Scale, and demographic questionnaire that included measure of research productivity. Results…

Notes that experiential training in on-campus clinics is important component of professional preparation for counselors and psychologists. Explores similarities between counseling and psychology training clinics. Synthesizes findings from literature and identifies areas that offer most potential for informing counselor educators in development,…

Used multiple measures with nine supervisors-in-training to explore supervisor development. In terms of content of thoughts in response to particular vignette, participants' thoughts were primarily neutral, suggesting they were able to be nonjudgmental and objective. Participants seemed particularly challenged by situations that required…

Describes a procedure that communication departments, advisors, and graduate students can utilize to help students cope with the task and social pressures that accompany working on a dissertation. Suggests that being and having a dissertation partner supplements the advisor's role by providing task support and social support. (KEH)

Notes that many counselors and counseling psychologists have received little training with regard to lesbian and gay issues. Presents ways in which these issues can and should be incorporated into counseling psychology training programs. Academic and internship training are addressed, followed by discussion of importance of safe and appropriate…