Responds to earlier four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Agrees that it is imperative for counseling psychologists to have level of sophistication in neuropsychology if they are to see neurologically impaired clients, yet notes that extent of that knowledge can vary and depends on level of intervention…

Presents interview with Donald Blocher, major contributor and advocate in field of counseling psychology for over 30 years. On occasion of his retirement, Blocher discusses a wide range of provocative ideas as he looks backs at his life as a developmental psychologist. Discusses major influences in his life and muses on the profession today.…

Introduces a series of articles concerning children's rights, as newly defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in effect since September 2, 1990. The authors here focus on the rights of children from psychological and legal perspectives in an international context. (DM)

Describes the professional and personal issues that are likely to be encountered by new counseling psychologists entering employment in hospital/medical settings. Claims this setting provides a sense of satisfaction from assisting people who benefit greatly; allows a wide diversity of professional activities; offers a relatively lucrative salary;…

Describes contextual differences of author's experiences in 1960s with experiences of current young counseling psychologists presented in January 1992 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist." Describes differences in career options, training, expectations, and research activity. Concludes new professionals always face career transition…

Guidelines have been developed by the Committee on Professional Practice and Standards of the American Psychological Association Board of Professional Affairs for psychological evaluations in child-protection matters. The 17 guidelines, which are not mandatory, may be useful to many interested parties, but are designed primarily for psychologists…

The "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" resembles the Bible not so much in terms of the dictates it espouses, but because of the way it has been, and still is, regarded by psychologists and psychology students. If the "Manual" is like the Bible, one may predict the continuing neglect of its dictates.…

Don Zytowski is a leading counseling psychologist who has made numerous contributions to both science and practice in the area of vocational psychology, in particular. In this interview, Don reflects on his life, his work, his many interests, and how he views the profession of counseling psychology. (Author/MKA)

This introductory textbook is a comprehensive guide to the use of item response theory (IRT) methods for psychologists. It bridges the gap between conventional wisdom on IRT and important recent developments that now characterize the field. (SLD)

Presents the 2001 annual reports of the Eastern Psychological Association, Midwestern Psychological Association, New England Psychological Association, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Southeastern Psychological Association, Western Psychological Association, Southwestern Psychological Association, Psychological Association, and Southern…

In this paper, the author explores how Educational Psychology Services might respond to the requirement that they now deliver a service to all validated Early Years settings. In doing so, current service delivery to schools is critically examined and a number of difficulties identified. Five key elements to the development of such a service are…

The program at Lehigh University has been very successful in producing a high percentage of students (42% of all graduates) who have entered academic careers as trainers of school psychologists. This article presents a conceptual model for the three variables that are considered as critical components of why students select an academic…

The main question explored in this study is whether a woman's choice to do research during her career as a clinical psychologist is associated with having had a research mentor. A sample of 616 women, all members of the American Psychological Association holding a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, completed a survey about their experience with a…

The Ethics Code of the American Psychological Association (APA) applies to the professional role behaviors of members and not to their personal behavior. This article discusses some of the difficulties inherent in drawing distinctions between the personal and the professional. Consideration is given to the importance of clarifying public…

School-related difficulties are commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article describes effective school-based intervention strategies including behavioral interventions, modifications to academic instruction, and home-school communication programs. One overlooked aspect of treatment of children with ADHD…