Reviewed studies in which clinicians made judgments and then rated the degree of confidence that they had in each of their judgments. Results reveal little support for the hypothesis that clinicians are overconfident. Confidence ratings were related positively to the validity of judgments in a number of studies. Experienced clinicians made more…

Discusses the process of counselor referral of clients to psychologists, including right and wrong reasons for referral, and how to refer. Suggests that clients' best interests may be served by mutual referral processes. Clients need to be active participants in these decisions. (JAC)

Examines the credentialing process in mental health and likens it to the process of animals in confrontation over territoriality. Examines the data on which credentialing claims are predicated and the implications of and to the marketplace of licensing and certification. (BH)

Reviews Task Force's attempts to influence American Psychological Association (APA) policies. Major accomplishments include (1) APA's "Guidelines on Physical and Social Accessibility" and their implementation at the APA annual convention and (2) development, with the American Association of State Psychology Boards, of guidelines for…

Introduces a series of articles providing perspectives on child and adolescent health policy issues and suggesting ways in which psychology can contribute to the formulation and support of effective health policies for children and youth. (CMG)

Investigated the interscorer reliability between a novice and a professional psychologist for the Minnesota Percepto-Diagnostic Test-Revised (MPDT-R), using a sample of 30 individuals. Results indicated that for three of the four MPDT-R scores there was a significant positive correlation between expert and novice scoring criteria. (JAC)

Assessed research productivity in counseling psychology in various institutions from 1976-1982 and tested the adequacy of a similar study by Cox and Catt (1977) which was based upon contributions to one journal. Results showed change in institutional rankings from the previous survey and supported the Cox and Catt analysis. (LLL)

Tests the relationship between the success of psychotherapeutic efforts and the client's expectation-reality discrepancy, i.e., as the number of disconfirmed expectations increases the possibility for successful psychotherapy (positive therapy outcomes and low drop out rates) decreases. (Author/RK)

This book discusses the issues involved in ethical decision-making in a way that children and adolescents can comprehend. Kids will learn to recognize the impact of their actions upon others and on their own sense of well-being. These developmentally appropriate activities help children and youth internalize the concepts associated with "doing the…

"Creating Effective Teams: A Guide for Members and Leaders" is a practical guide for building and sustaining top performing teams. Based on the author's many years of consulting experience with teams in the public and private sector, the Second Edition describes why teams are important, how they function, and what makes them productive. A…

This paper concentrates on one principal disruptive behavior-aggression. Several of the basic determinants of aggression have been summarized and some methods of effective control are reviewed. Guidelines for the implementation of a behavior modification program are presented. (Author)

The psychologist must translate demands for educational improvement into a program for educational improvement. He must share the teacher's burden of aiding youngsters to obtain relevant experiences appropriate to their growth and development. His ability to fulfill these functions constitutes the very essence of his claim to professional status.…

The case history method is used to demonstrate how school psychologists actually perform and to illustrate some of the general characteristics of the ecological approach; it also demonstrates how teacher consultation, family therapy, and student role-playing are organized into a meaningful and unified strategy directed at helping a child in…

The functions of the Psycho-Education Center at the University of Washington are described, together with the services it will offer to the state and local communities. (MM)