The study involved a followup of 125 doctoral students in counseling psychology at 20 southern universities who completed the Personality Research Form. Three years later, subjects were followed up to determine functional specialty performed (administrator, practitioner, or other) and degree of job satisfaction (extremely satisfied, mildly…

Five hundred clinical psychologists were surveyed about their use and opinions of psychological tests. Results showed that both objective and projective tests are used by clinical psychologists of all major therapeutic orientations. (Author)

Reviews the life, teachings, and theories of psychologist Carl R. Rogers on the occasion of his 75th birthday. (SL)

The author discusses general principles, rationale, and methods used in the training of graduate students in general intelligence testing instruments at the University of Calgary. (MB)

Asked each of 41 psychologists to "refer" each of six case vignettes (two schizophrenic, two neurotic, and two "other") to the colleague he/she believed would be most effective with that case. A therapists received more schizophrenic than neurotic referrals, whereas B therapists received more neurotic than schizophrenic referrals. (Author)

Through analysis of behavior checklists completed by 90 teachers' 30 supervisors and psychologists, and 100 university students, behavior indicative of deviance in children was studied with respect to the relative degree of "disturbingness" which each was judged to reflect. (Author/SBH)

Describes the need for school psychologists to know more about learning strategies so as to effectively facilitate the design and implementation of intervention programs and procedures. Four categories of learning strategies are discussed and a case study is presented to demonstrate how knowledge about these strategies can be used by the school…

A systematic method for effective consultations between school psychologists or counselors and teachers of children with behavior problems is offered. The approach, consisting of problem definition, observation, review with the teacher, and follow-up activities, serves to help organize and focus the consultation process and ensure follow-through…

Reports on a fall 1986 journey of Carl Rogers to the U.S.S.R. during which Rogers conducted lectures and workshops on humanistic psychology. Elaborates on workshop sessions with Russian psychologists and therapists. Concludes with general observations about what the workshops may have accomplished and on the Soviet lifestyle in general. (BR)

Describes and defines dimensions of program evaluation--target, purpose, and stage--relevant to school psychologists, combining them into a conceptual framework indicating 48 different types of program evaluation. Incorporates relevant aspects of existing program evaluation strategies and action research, affording practitioners a strategy for…

Summarizes implications of the Fulbright program for counseling psychologists. The impact of the program on individuals, the internationalization of counseling psychology, and the development of cultural sensitivity are discussed. (Author)

Obstacles to change inherent in the regular/special education system are discussed. If school psychology is to be revolutionized, the paradigm to which most educators adhere must be shifted to reinforce effective practices of school psychology. School psychologists should focus on effective teaching, mental health, and assessment issues. (SLD)

Recounts experiences with psychologists, educators, and researchers in the Soviet Union while conducting live counseling sesssions with Soviet citizens to demonstrate the person-centered approach. Reflects that Soviet professionals have needs and concerns similar to those of psychologists and educators in the United States. (Author)

Describes the development of educational psychology in Scotland and discusses school psychology in Scotland today. Explores training of psychologists and reviews legislation related to school psychology in Scotland. Notes trend away from individual assessment and treatment to the consideration of social pressures and the offer of a consultation…

Reviews role of school psychologists in Thailand and describes the Thai system of education, school guidance and counseling services, and administration and training facilities. Examines psychology's contribution to Thai society in the schools and explores practical problems and new possibilities. (Author/NB)