Journal of Consulting Psychology

McKinney, F.

doi: 10.1037/h0056967pmid: 21005112

The history and organization of the psychological clinic established at the University of Missouri as a part of a student health service are described. Problems presented by the students are similar to those of an unselected student group except that emotional problems are more frequent in the clinical group. Students usually are troubled by multiple rather than single problems.

McKinney, F.

doi: 10.1037/h0063180pmid: 21005113

An analysis is made of the characteristics of the counselees seen at the psychological clinic described in a preceding article (see ^W20:^n 1261). In general, the students who apply to this clinic are more often the younger, freshmen, slightly more frequently women, more frequently from large cities. Severe mental illness is rare; largest percentage of counselees consists of students troubled with emotional conflicts or psychoneurotic personality trends. Unselected students differ from counselees in scores on a short psychoneurotic inventory but not in college aptitude.

Combs, A. W.

doi: 10.1037/h0055449pmid: 21005114

It is the purpose of this paper to report upon some contributions of nondirective methods to the philosophy and to the practices of college counseling. Nondirective counseling (1) emphasizes the individual rather than the environment; (2) is consistent with objectives of higher education (growth toward effective, independent self-direction); (3) utilizes individual drive toward health; and (4) emphasizes feelings and emotions. Student reaction to this type of counseling is excellent, and results obtained are gratifying.

Malamud, R. F.; Malamud, D. I.

doi: 10.1037/h0059964pmid: 21005115

The amplified multiple choice Rorschach scored according to Harrower-Erickson's recommendations does not discriminate between normals and obviously disturbed psychiatric patients. An analysis of the shortcomings of this test and recommendations for its improvement are made.

Humm, D. G.

doi: 10.1037/h0060611pmid: 21005116

Intelligence is a part of personality and should be considered in relation to other aspects of personality such as interests, temperament, etc. In employing intelligence tests, the following precautions should be taken: (1) they should be used in combination with temperament and interest tests; (2) test subjects' behavior should be carefully observed while taking the tests; (3) at least two intelligence tests should be used, one timed, and one untimed; and (4) the P. E. of the score of intelligence tests should be kept in mind.

Sartain, A. Q.

doi: 10.1037/h0054586pmid: 21005117

Forty-six inspectors in an aircraft factory were given seven standardized tests to determine the predictive value of the tests in selection. The correlations of various combinations of the tests with the criterion are given. Predictive judgments can be made.

Myklebust, H. R.

doi: 10.1037/h0058442pmid: 21005118

This article outlines the functions of a psychologist in a residential school for children with impaired hearing from the point of view of rehabilitation. Training standards for such work should include the usual background in clinical psychology together with training in audiometry and the physiology of hearing. Applied psychologists should make an effort to bring about adequate training standards for persons interested in entering this field.

Bixler, R. H.

doi: 10.1037/h0053820pmid: 21005119

The psychologist who wants to be a therapist must be "cautiously aggressive." Possible psychosomatic disorders should be referred for medical diagnosis and possible psychotics for psychiatric treatment. The Public Administration Survey has recognized the psychologist as a psychotherapist.

Shakow, D.

doi: 10.1037/h0057192pmid: 21005120

There are four main trends in clinical and abnormal psychology: the dynamic approach, primarily interested in the understanding of the genetic development of motivation and personality organization; the diagnostic approach, characteristic of educational and vocational workers; the diagnostic-therapeutic approach; and the experimental approach. Serious thought should be given to the suggestion that students planning to enter clinical psychology should undergo a psychoanalysis.

Shakow, David; Brotemarkle, R. A.; Doll, E. A.; Kinder, E. F.; Moore, Bruce V.; Smith, S.

doi: 10.1037/h0058618pmid: N/A

This report is limited to a discussion of the education of the clinical psychologist. There is detailed consideration of the various aspects of the internship, including personal and academic qualifications for the internship and integration with the academic program, and problems of accrediting and certification.