The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) of the American Psychological Association is dominated by the health care providers whose agenda in issuing accreditation standards and influencing state licensing requirements may be as much to protect the clinician from less expensive competition as it is to protect the client. Tension exists between the…

The purpose of this study is to determine (1) whether the previously observed vulnerability of WISC subtests to tester effects appeared under ordinary testing conditions, and (2) which subtests were most susceptible to these effects. Results support the presence of both general and differential vulnerability of subtests. (Author)

The author contends that camp psychology is a dynamic area which is closely related to school psychology and an area where the professional school psychologist can offer much help to children and staff. (Author)

When consideration in any state must be given to the relevancy and adequacy of certification standards for specialists, it is often advantageous to survey the practices of other states. Since certification patterns for school psychologists are presently being evaluated in Ohio, it was felt that the practices of other states should be surveyed. On…

Asserts that field of counseling psychology is in a critical transition period. Outlines reasons for this view and discusses both strengths and vulnerabilities of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. Presents options for action that Division 17 could take in response to issues raised. (NB)

The demand for therapy has increased 400 percent in the past three decades, noting that about 250 different therapies treat the one syndrome shared by all patients, namely, demoralization. Whether such therapies really work is the subject of this report. (JN)

Presents a revised conception of research and practice in counseling psychology that suggests that by broadening the range of acceptable explanations in psychological research and modifying slightly the evidence-collecting procedures in the practice of counseling, the gap between the two might be lessened to the benefit of both undertakings.…

Effects of "mentally retarded" on clinical judgement of 372 psychologists were examined. Results revealed that the label resulted in ratings of less severity of psychopathology, first treatment choices more behavioral in nature, and attributions of greater importance to the client's level of intellectual functioning in the assessment process.…

The article notes the tendency of both psychologists and educators to engage in "psychobabble," or jargon that hinders communication, and argues that professionals should seek a dialog using the language of the consumer, describing behavior rather than labeling, and using concise, clear language. (CL)

Computers, no matter how magnificent their potential, are useless without programs. Programs vary widely in quality and usability. This article presents practical guidelines and cautions regarding selection and evaluation of software prior to purchase. School psychologists are cautioned to define their needs first. (Author/BS)

Discusses the dilemmas faced by disabled individuals in their self-identification, their choice to be activists, and their relationships with the nondisabled. (GC)

Considers the proper or effective roles that behavioral scientists can play in the policy domain and the problems and disadvantages inherent in assuming these roles. (Author/CMG)

Following participation in client role induction exercises, subjects predicted their own depth of self-disclosure and personal comfort level in an interview with a psychologiest. The responses of subjects to topics selected for the interview indicated that expected self-disclosure output was inversely related to the interpersonal risk value of…

The present report analyzed the scoring data from the original New York City Board of Education scoring guide (1941), and, in addition, a partial replication of the 1941 study is reported, as well as an analysis of scoring patterns among experienced and inexperienced examiners. Results indicate that examiners differ in their scoring of…

This paper presents a hypothetical school, along with suggestions concerning the teacher-curricular composition that would help operationalize Maslow's theory in the schools. The aim and objectives of the hypothetical school seek to reduce the animal in man and to produce truly human beings. (Author)