This study investigated the relationship between responsibility attribution and tendency to report child sexual abuse among practicing psychologists (N=295). Results indicated a significant effect for responsibility to the mother though responsibility attribution did not predict reporting, while confidence in the occurrence of abuse did. (DB)

Outlines current state of victim services field, identifies eight consensus prescriptions for future development, and proposes Cube Model as an integrating conceptual framework. Describes three representative victim service agencies to illustrate model's usefulness. Challenges counseling psychologists to develop broadly based services necessary…

Psychologists who are infant specialists play important roles in clinical assessment, intervention, and research with infants who have developmental disabilities and their families. Specific training experiences helpful to professional development are reviewed and their implications for training programs are discussed. (Author/DB)

Examined current practices for dealing with child sexual abuse in Ireland. Seven social workers and nine psychologists responded to questionnaires exploring incidence of child sexual abuse, training of practitioners, therapeutic techniques used with victims, treatment of perpetrators, and treatment of families. Found localized, ad hoc arrangements…

Discusses clinical, efficacy, and validity issues pertaining to the use of computerized IQ testing by comparing computer-based test interpretations (CBTIs) of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised with reports written by a clinical psychologist. A group of 33 expert clinicians rated the CBTIs significantly higher. (Author/LRW)

Discusses process of altering how school-based services are conceptualized and delivered relative to literature on effective change and innovation implementation. Describes development of Instructional Consultation Team Model, and presents model for change consisting of three stages (initiation, implementation, and institutionalization).…

School psychologists (n=139) completed survey that included Maslach Burnout Inventory; stress inventory; demographic questions; and questions designed to assess job satisfaction, ideal caseloads, and intent to leave the profession. Results suggest that symptoms of burnout occur frequently, particularly feelings of emotional exhaustion and reduced…

Surveyed national sample of school psychologists (n=173) serving secondary schools. Results revealed that many respondents were providing wide variety of services, including direct (counseling) and indirect (consultation) services. Approximately 75% reported satisfaction with their work. Job satisfaction was related to increased time spent in…

Discusses relationship between institutional mission and publication productivity in school psychology; categorizes top 50 institutions identified by Webster, Hall, and Bolen (1993) by university mission; and presents publication productivity rankings by category of institution. Analysis suggests that doctoral institutions have higher productivity…

Most recent articles on school psychologist involvement with families have been theoretical or conceptual in nature, and little has appeared regarding useful procedures. This article suggests an existing self-report measure that may be a useful addition to psychoeducational evaluations. Four case studies using the technique are presented, its…

Counseling psychologists working in a variety of settings were surveyed about the effects and modifiability of unrealistic client expectations about counseling. Responses indicate that clients' unrealistic expectations generally have a detrimental effect on counseling and are difficult to modify. (LKS)

Traces a century of growth in international school psychology. Cites various conditions and events which fostered development of international school psychology and four international, regional, and national conferences that strongly impacted on school psychology. Describes creation of International School Psychology Committee in 1972 and efforts…

For 72 elementary school students, Slosson Intelligence Tests (SITs) administered by school counselors correlated significantly with school psychologist-administered Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) (r=.75). Slosson intelligence quotient (IQ) correlated significantly higher with WISC-R Verbal IQ than with Performance IQ.…

Notes that accountability and efficacy have become increasingly important components of program standards. Presents program evaluation study designed and implemented by school psychologists which demonstrates a methodology for evaluating elementary-school-based counseling programs. The research demonstrates gains made by those referred for…

Addresses issues facing a new professional in a community mental health center (CHMC). Recommends appropriate training in graduate school with extended practicum experiences along with extensive coursework in assessment and testing. Emphasizes awareness of issues involved in working with broad client base and need for resources at many different…