Examines some of the assumptions made and stereotypes held about women involved in the discipline of psychology. Cites theory and research findings (many as yet unpublished) that investigate impressionistic beliefs in the psychology of women. (Author/GC)

The article presents the text of an interview with psychologist Ken Moses regarding the emotional adjustment (particularly involving grief) parents face upon learning that their child has a hearing impairment. (Author/DLS)

Analyzed two prison psychologists' accuracy of predictions of criminality to see how reliably such predictions could be made. Results indicate that the psychologists, using clinical judgment alone, accurately identified a subpopulation significantly more likely to engage in future acts of violence within a one-year follow-up period. (RJM)

This is an introduction to a series of four independently submitted articles that further describe the status, demography, philosophical, and role possibilities of school psychologists. The series is connected to published surveys and statements over the past several decades and to the consistency of certain findings. The consistency presents a…

Presents anecdotes about a few early legends in school psychology. Also includes expectations for an increased role for National Association of School Psychologists with nondoctoral mental health providers, more paraprofessionals for school psychologists, more health centers and more licensed psychologists in schools. (Contains 13 references and 6…

Presents a response to "The Present and Future Status of School Psychology in the United States" (this issue). The author presents a less optimistic view of the future of school psychology, revolving around issues of ratios, time, and money. (GCP)

Tested model for writing psychological reports that specified types of data and mode of data presentation most likely to be viewed positively by readers. School psychologists rated comparable sets of statements that might appear in school psychological reports, one set model based and the other not. Respondents rated model-based statements as…

Examined the reasoning of expert (N=17) and nonexpert (N=15) psychologists engaged in a diagnostic task. Found most of the differences were across case type. Results suggest that the structure of the diagnostic problem may be an important variable affecting reasoning. (Author/ABL)

The scientist-practitioner professional judgment framework for psychologists is reviewed, and three judgment components are identified--the range of alternatives in professional behaviors; identification of personal practice style; and potential error sources. Strategies to analyze professional judgments, and conceptual links between analysis of…

Examines Freud's Clark Conference Lectures in which he offers a case in point of the intersection among knowledge, power, and discourse. Argues that Freud's rhetorical action constituted the "new" knowledge of psychoanalysis, while simultaneously forging relationships between the scientific and medical communities that endowed the…

Identifies children who may benefit from medication and discusses systematic monitoring of efficacy and side effects of various psychotropic drugs. Makes case for active participation of school psychologists in research programs involving various psychotropic agents, particularly those that affect learning and cognition. Presents classification of…

Notes that biological interventions have been relatively neglected within field of school psychology in terms of its professional training, research agendas, and professional relationships with other specialties within psychology. Responds to previous articles in this special miniseries on psychopharmacology with children and adolescents, and…

Examined sense of professional identity among counselors and counseling psychologists in Canada, with hope of encouraging more attention to this issue among counselors, counseling psychologists, and counselor educators. Findings from pilot survey on professional identity suggest that three groups agree on definition of counseling psychology, but…

Traces organizational roots of Division 16 of the American Psychological Association (APA) and of National Association of School Psychologists from the founding of APA to present. Focuses on significance of these organizations and their contributions to development of school psychology. Describes trends in structure and characteristics of the…

Examines whether American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited and nonaccredited programs differ in views and offerings of neuropsychological training. Of 72 programs surveyed, 59 percent of APA-accredited programs and 53 percent of nonaccredited programs offered course work in neuropsychology. Found that students viewed neuropsychological…