Describes outcomes of clinical/services education programs for psychologists supported by the National Institute of Mental Health. Presents data on graduates' employment setting and status, geographic location, clinical research contributions, and recruitment of minority students. Discusses findings in the context of changes in psychology graduate…

A rationale for the integration of the principles of behavior therapy with those of neuropsychology is provided. Theoretical issues, empirical considerations and future directions pertaining to this area of specialization are discussed, with special reference to the practice of school psychology. (Author/AL)

Presents a review of techniques for dealing with consultee resistance. Suggests the social psychological theory of reactance is a useful conceptual framework for considering resistance in consultation. Discusses examples of its application, variables that predict the likely effectiveness of a reactance utilization intervention, and ethical issues.…

Investigated the impact of consultation services on teachers' preferences for consultation v referral approaches and upon teachers' perceptions of severity for common acting out, withdrawal, and academic types of student problems. Results supported the consultation model. (Author)

Surveys recent judicial examinations of educational practices, considers the role of psychological testing in efforts to block desegregation, and evaluates legislation concerning the testing process. Available from Maryland Law Review, Inc., University of Maryland School of Law, 500 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201. (Author/IRT)

Futuristic thinking by counseling psychologists reveals uncertainty as to what direction the profession will take. Counselors must be aware of society's changing needs and problems and actively seek ways to address them. Advanced technology will provide new counseling tools but will require training changes. (JAC)

In the last 25 years, educational psychology has changed and expanded as a discipline. The major educational reform movements have increased the need for research data and for psychological services in the schools, thus expanding the role of the educational psychologist. (SJL)

An attempt was made to determine if a socioeconomic bias in placement existed. No statistically significant differences that would indicate an SES bias were found. Other factors may contribute to special education placement. Significant agreement was found between school psychologists and teacher consultants with respect to placement decisions.…

A year-long teacher's discussion group, organized and coordinated by a school psychologist, is described. Sanctions for the meetings, the meeting format, the role of the school psychologist, and an evaluation of this intervention strategy are discussed. (Author/MH)

The article presents the traditional roles of school psychologist and classroom teacher as a manifestation of the "theory vs practice" dilemma, with reciprocal influence between the two roles being rare. (Author/PHR)

Identifies instances where different treatments are given men and women and women get inferior therapy. Also notes times when similar treatments are given men and women but in a way appropriate only for males. Discusses both sex between patients and therapists and "the possible imposition of sex role stereotypes on females by their therapists."…

Investigates professionals' ratings of treatment acceptability for two interventions. Teachers, school psychologists, and school social workers (N=97) viewed a vignette of a student exhibiting disruptive behavior and then rated the intervention's acceptability. Results show that professional group membership produced a significant interaction…

Claims that school psychologists will increasingly be called upon to help select electronic augmentative and alternative communication devices in developing individual education plans for special needs children. Reviews assessment factors which must be considered and provides a self-checklist to help school psychologists develop and conduct…

Investigated knowledge, attitudes, and training needs of professionals working with adolescents who deliberately self-harm (DSH). Over three-quarters of participants were unaware that homosexual males and those who had been sexually abused are at greater risk of DSH; one-third were unaware adolescents who self-harm are at increased risk of…

Discusses the involvement of school psychologists in dealing with youth suicide. Discusses primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention techniques and working with the aftermath of a suicide attempt. Argues for differential services and attention for alternative education students, gay and lesbian youth, certain ethnic minority youth, and…