Research in the area of attribution theory is reviewed--tendency to explain whatever happens to someone as a just consequence of personal characteristics, rather than environmental circumstances. Ramifications of this tendency in teachers' perceptions of students are discussed, and suggestions are offered for guarding against this sort of…

Describes an intern's experience in a diversified field training program for school psychologists and how the role and function of the school psychologist in each setting changes. Discusses benefits of the "extended diversified" model training program as seen by 15 second-year students in such a program. (Author)

There have been a number of studies of the diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities. Such factors as visual perception, learning style and strategies, and modality deficits are examined. The efficacy of various treatment approaches is reviewed. The importance of utilizing sophisticated remediation techniques is discussed. (Author)

The effects of a school consultation program were reviewed through an analysis of referral patterns of teachers over a seven-year period. The provision of consultation services was found to result in a pattern of decreasing referrals on the part of teachers over time. (Author)

As part of school psychology internship at the University of South Carolina, students can choose to develop their skills in career education by designing curriculum and teaching a class in this subject with guidance counselors. This paper presents an overview of rationale and need for this type of training approach. (Author)

Recent legal developments promise to bring school psychologists increased threat of litigation. Therefore, it is suggested that defensive practices in school psychology are needed. A procedure for dealing with school referrals is presented as a way of possibly reducing the risk of liability for the individual school psychologist. (Author)

A sample of 61 teachers were asked to complete the Leary Interpersonal Check List on Hypothetical EMH, LD, and normal 10-year-old males. The teachers also answered 15 multiple choice questions on mainstreaming. Findings indicated that the three teacher groups were in agreement in viewing the child types differently. (Author)

Reviews the rationale underlying, characteristics of, and available research on four popular elementary school affective programs--"Human Development Program,""Developing Understanding of Self and Others,""Toward Affective Development," and "Dimensions of Personality." Despite problems several of the programs appear to have some merit if used…

Proposes reasons for the popular use of stimulant medication in the treatment of hyperactivity, as well as assertions that drug therapy alone is inadequate and insufficient. Behavior modification, although limited in applications with hyperactive children, has demonstrated a favorable effect on disruptive behaviors, self-concept, peer acceptance,…

Barclay Classroom Climate Inventory was administered to 45 randomly selected classes from a population of 115 classes representing Self-Contained Selected Academic Placement and Learning Center models. It appears that stronger social support systems exist and fewer problems emerge for children who are placed with others of similar cognitive…

Demographically matched groups of normal, nonreferred children who had, or had not, experienced one of four family background problems (lack of educational stimulation in the home, family pressures to succeed, economic difficulties, and general family problems) were compared on teacher ratings of school maladjustment and competencies. (Author)

A recent article by Leviton develops a taxonomy for individualized school discipline including use of corporal punishment with conduct-disordered pupils. Research shows corporal punishment does have a negative effect on some types of behavior-disordered children, but it may not be wholly inappropriate for all types of misbehavior. (Author)

Anxiety and hostility of three consultants and consultees was assessed from an intensive analysis of their verbal behavior during consultation. Comparisons to normative data suggested anxiety and hostility expressed by consultees was high, relative to that expressed under more neutral conditions; relationship was observed between consultee anxiety…

Relationships between first name desirability and school readiness, IQ, and school achievement were explored using 1,727 elementary school children. School readiness, IQ, and achievement variables showed small, but significant, correlations with first name desirability for girls; boys also showed a first name effect. First name desirability was…

Four descriptions of a hypothetical professor were randomly distributed to 320 randomly selected introductory psychology students. Students indicated expected degree of satisfaction with hypothetical professor, responded to a dogmatism scale, and completed a structure or interpersonal directiveness subscale to show profile of professors with whom…