Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised protocols from two vocational counseling clients were scored by 19 psychologists and 20 graduate students. Regardless of scorer's experience level, mechanical scoring error produced summary scores varying by as much as 4 to 18 IQ points. (Author/RC)

Measured interclinician agreement among 24 school psychologists who assessed a simulated learning disability case. Agreement was found to be moderately high for diagnosis and somewhat less for prescriptions. Little interpretational bias was shown. However the simulated lower-class Black child was judged ineligible for services more often.…

As a reaction to TM 506 171, this paper concurs with issues raised in the aforementioned paper but differs in emphasis, philosophical orientation, terminology, and content. Included is a list of 22 conclusions and recommendations. (Author/GK)

To work in a school setting the psychologist must have an understanding of the instruction process, the children, and the interactive network structure of the school itself. The future of school psychology involves the long-term cognitive motivational and affective accomplishments which constitute the goals of schooling. (Author/GK)

Asked 61 male clinical psychologists (21 Blacks and 40 Whites) to assess case histories presented to determine whether racial or social class biases could be detected. Diagnosis, disposition, and rated severity were studied. Diagnosis was guided by case characteristics, not bias. Severity was related strongly to diagnosis. (Author)

Describes employment characteristics and employment settings of American Psychological Association Members. Examines characteristics of respondents in each setting, underemployment, time spent in various activities, and salaries. Discusses employment trends and the continuing need for data on employment and utilization of pscyhologists.…

The author reviews the long-standing debate between pure and applied psychological research in British higher education, especially the contributions of Myers and Bartlett, and suggests several pressing national problems that should challenge British psychologists today. (SJL)

This study indicates that introductory psychology textbooks ignore the role of the psychologist in the schools. Out of 84 textbooks, only 26 described the school psychologist. When 12 students analyzed these available descriptions for five skill types, no coherent images of school psychologists emerged. (AM)

Presents school consultation from the perspective of the network model. A network in the form of a teacher center, developed for teachers of gifted children, is described. The teacher center network is compared to a different network, and issues relevant to both instances are discussed. A case study is presented. (Author/BEF)

Results of a survey of directors of school psychology programs support the notion that training in neuropsychological screening and assessment techniques is appropriate in the preparation of specialists in the area of school psychology. (Author)

Focuses on the implications that children's excessive attention-seeking behavior, loneliness, and low self-esteem have for counselors. Early intervention is essential. Provision of counseling services in all elementary schools is recommended to insure children's mental health. (BEF)

The November 29-December 1, 1979 meeting included: presentations (here summarized) regarding curriculum and training of psychologists, applications and service concerns, family counseling, research, professional issues, and a model for a professional organization of Hispanic psychologists; committee reports; and minutes of the general session of…

Recent advances in computer technology, combined with research findings on electrophysiological (EEG) correlates of brain function, suggest that large-scale use of various computer scored EEG measures in evaluation of children with learning problems may become feasible. The nature of the EEG and of the averaged evoked potential is described.…

The use of contract counseling enables school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologist to service a great many more young people than is presently the situation. Contract counseling shows great promise as a counseling tool for helping adolescents cope with the delicate intricacies of feelings, thoughts and relationships. (Author)

Excerpted from the second volume of his three-part autobiography, this essay describes B. F. Skinner's first year as a graduate student at Harvard University. Although he focuses on his study of psychology, particularly behaviorism, Skinner also discusses his interest in physiology. (JMD)