School psychologists need to be aware of indicators of possible child abuse or neglect, and of their professional and legal responsibilities to report suspected incidents. The school psychologist should assist in the prevention and treatment of school age children abuse and neglect. (Author/RL)

A model for school psychologists is presented for conceptualizing and intervening in parent-handicapped child relations. Proposals are made for applying this perspective in conducting efficient and potentially useful assessment and intervention procedures. (Author/RL)

Examined methodological issues confronting psychologists who conduct research with correctional populations. Sections included intrusion of values; problems with trait-derived methodologies in correctional population research, including inadequate construct validity, ignoring environmental influences and ignoring subjects; naturalness and problems…

Investigated psychologists' judgments of the accuracy of clients' attributions for presenting problems. Clinicians did not differ in estimate of accuracy based on whether attributions were internal or external, but female clinicians were more likely to judge client attributions as accurate. (Author/JAC)

A brief history of the activities and objectives of the Ad Hoc Joint Committee on International School Psychology (ISP), organized in 1972, is discussed. Objectives of ISP inlcude: establishing a newsletter; exchanging visits and information, and sponsoring panels, symposia, and international colloquia. (MH)

The most effective group leaders are those perceived as highly energetic, supportive, and flexible in their style, who provide stimulation for the group and opportunity for emotional expression and closeness. This positive confronting style is contrasted with an intrusive-aggressive or challenging style. (Author/JMF)

Standardized IQ tests which cannot take into account the effects of handicapping conditions such as learning disabilities or hearing impairments can contribute to the mislabeling of children as dull or mildly mentally retarded unless the clinicians are careful to consider this possibility. (PHR)

Reviews sources prescribing ethical personnel practices and discusses ethical obligations of psychologists and employers. Suggests research for resolving ethical issues and dealing with conflicting rights. (Author)

The article reviews a variety of assessment instruments that psychologists can use to evaluate the visually handicapped child's residual vision; cognitive abilities; academic achievement; social, developmental, and language skills; and vocational potential. (Author)

Discusses relationship problems between psychology and education, sources of potential conflict between research and practice, and how a conceptual framework for better communication between education and psychology may be evolved. Educational psychologists should work to avoid estrangement of psychology from education through promoting mutual…

As psychological knowledge has increased and as areas such as child mental health have gained legitimacy, psychologists have played an active role in the development of policy with regard to children and youth. Their continued involvement is necessary if broader polices committed to children are to be effected. (Author/GC)

Concludes that psychologists in Utah are not biased by their religions, or the relationship between the two when integrating case data to assign formal diagnoses. (Author)

Questionnaires asking for actual and ideal perceptions of the role of school psychologist were completed by 80 school psychologists, 37 directors of pupil personnel services, and 29 superintendents. All groups desired a reduction in the time spent in assessment, but they differed as to what intervention levels should be increased. (Author)

The article focuses on the skills required by the psychologists who work in a school program which provides psychological assistance to children with behavioral and learning problems. (PHR)

Examines Jack Bardon's influence on school psychology. Reviews his publications and surveys three separate groups of school psychologists. Areas in which Bardon has made a substantial impact in these three groups include the role and definition of school psychology; professional organization issues; debate over level of training; and consultation.…