The appropriate domain" is a function of the competencies and interests of the psychologist, the characteristics of the situation in which he works, and the effects of the interaction between the two. (Author/CJ)

Reviews the development of the field of the psychology of aging during the past 30 years. Points out that much additional work is necessary in order for psychologists to apply knowledge gained to improvement of the quality of life for older Americans. (Author/AOS)

Networks in urban school psychology, computers in school psychology, social skills development, and innovative in-service are among 15 in educational psychology listed with purposes and participant names and addresses. The networks were formed at the Olympia Proceedings. (CM)

The role of the school psychologist in gifted education can include developing identification procedures, describing behavioral characteristics, and educating parents. (Author)

An alternate approach in delivering mental health service to school systems is introduced. Rooted in preventive and community based principles, it switches the emphasis to primary preventive interventions as well as examining environmental and social system influences on children's development and adjustment. (Author/PN)

Presents a historical perspective and a discussion of current trends in the practice of school psychology in vocational education. Identifies the pertinent skills the school psychologist has to offer and delineates the competencies the school psychologist needs to develop in order to function effectively in vocational settings. (Editor/CT)

The authors discuss the school psychologist's role as part of the Exceptional Education Programs in Wisconsin Corrections. They examine the traditional training of school psychologists and explore the need for additional role development. (Editor/CT)

School psychologists (N=43) participating in a workshop on burnout completed a burnout questionnaire, identified major job-related stressors, and responded to a list of suggested supervisory, individual, and organizational strategies for prevention. Slightly less than half of the participants appeared to have burnout problems. (Author)

This article traces the history of supervision in school psychology and discusses the current guidelines and standards of professional organizations concerning supervision. The duties of and demands placed upon field-based supervisors as they attempt to implement professional standards are discussed. In addition, minimal competencies of…

Presents the format for the development of interpretive statements covering an entire test battery content on both objective tests and projective instruments. This procedure, the semiautomated full battery, can lessen significantly the time and much of the repetition entailed in psychological report writing. (Author)

An illustrative selection of measures appropriate for use in evaluation of cognitive-behavioral interventions designed to improve adjustment is reviewed in terms of specifying level and impact level assessments. The need to consider factors operative within the school situation is also discussed. (Author/GK)

Presents data showing a 42-percent increase between 1974 and 1979 in the number of licensed psychologists. Attributes the increase to: 1) increased production of doctorates; 2) shift in orientation toward clinical/professional psychology; 3) increased interest in licensing; and, 4) the fact that relatively few psychologists are leaving the…

Examined the relationship between therapist values and reported use of various modes of nonverbal communication in individual counseling. Counselors (N=90) responded to a nonverbal closeness and touching behavior questionnaire and a value survey. Results indicated that therapist values are associated with various categories of nonverbal behavior.…

A personal narrative of an intern's field experience at a child guidance clinic, part of his doctoral program in counseling psychology. (SJL)

Delphic polling was used to predict five variables relating to the future of the mental health profession: quality of graduate training; certification, licensure and accreditation practices; third party reimbursement to practitioners; employment prospects; and developing trends. (Author/APM)