Examined the extent of examiner error during administration of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) by practicing school psychologists and school psychology students eligible for state certification as psychometrists. A number of examiner item scoring and administration errors were observed for numerous subtests. (RC)

This paper examines the contemporary nature of supervision of behavioral psychologists within the context of the contributions now apparent for school psychology. Specifically, it discusses aspects of the behavioral approach in theory, research, and supervisory practice. Some conceptual and methodological issues are presented as an expanding…

In 396 papers reporting dissertation research published by psychologists in 14 journals between 1967 and 1972, women authors were cited as frequently as men. By 1978, though women in the sample had published less, no difference was found between men and women in number of citations gained per paper. (Author/GC)

Investigated the opinions of both psychologists and counselors relative to the services that a counselor licensure law for private practice would allow. Responses to a questionnaire (N=202) indicated that counselors and psychologists have similar attitudes regarding the inclusion of psychotherapy in a counselor licensing law. (RC)

Referral of a child/family for outside counseling confronts school psychologists on a frequent basis. The literature is reviewed in order to describe procedures of a cooperative program between a school district and a community mental health center which is designed for keeping initial counseling appointments. (Author/RL)

The article examines school psychological services for learning disabled students in the areas of assessment, consultation, program development, counseling, and research. (DB)

Considers a neo-Piagetian address to the processes of personality and its implications for counseling or psychotherapy. Although the neo-Piagetian framework is different, its metaphors and premises may make it the better equipped to deal with the issues central to those psychologies most influential to the counseling enterprise. (Author)

The introductory quiz suggests that women have been involved in all facets of the rapidly developing field of psychology. The woman's role in the professional, family, and social context is explored. Struggles of women in the 1980s are compared with struggles of the foremothers in psychology. (BEF)

For over 400 years, Hispanic psychologists have been making significant contributions to the development of psychology as a science and to its application in solving social problems. Work by Hispanics in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S. is reported chronologically in a Hispanic perspective of the history of psychology. (SB)

The authors challenge some of the conclusions reached about Piaget by Brian Rotman in his book. (MK)

Even though the role of the school psychologist has become more diversified in recent years, many public school systems remain unaware of the range of potential competencies available. Suggestions are made pertaining to practitioner-initiated activities that can serve to facilitate implementation of the desired role. (Author)

Thirty-three psychologists with experience in mental retardation rated the 452 statements contained in Part Two of the Adaptive Behavior Scale (used to assess the mentally retarded) along a continuum of severity. (Author/DLS)

Analyzes the characteristics of counselors' and psychologists' socioprofessional identity, the competencies they value, their perception of themselves as competent professionals, and their value systems. (Author/BEF)

When compared to students with no training in psychology, students with training in psychology perceived psychologists to be significantly less truthful. (RL)

The rationale for and a description of formative evaluation is presented for a nondoctoral training program in school psychology. It is suggested that the evaluation model used is appropriate for both training and service programs and can be used as an educational strategy for those involved in it. (Author)