Patricia McIntosh Bricklin (1932–2010).

Patricia McIntosh Bricklin, 78, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, died on December 21, 2010. Born in Las Animas, Colorado, on February 28, 1932, she is survived by her psychologist husband Barry, to whom she was married for 55 years, her daughters Carol and Alisa, and her sons Scott and Brian. Bricklin was a true pioneer in psychology and was among the few responsible for breaking the glass ceiling for women in the field. Bricklin was a leading force in the development of ethical principles and risk management strategies for the practice and discipline of psychology. Widener University President James T. Harris III noted, “The combined breadth and depth of her knowledge of psychology was unequaled at the university . . . Dr. Bricklin was a superb teacher, scholar, academic citizen, and a role model to which other faculty aspired to emulate.” (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

And whither the undergraduate major?

Supports T. R. Scott's (see record 1992-06990-001) idea of reorganization of academic psychology departments and asserts that the label of a particular department derives from more than the specialized knowledge that its faculty creates and communicates. However, Scott fails to address the consequences for undergraduate education under his proposed reorganization. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles L. Brewer Award for Distinguished Teaching of Psychology.

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award recognizes an outstanding career contribution to the teaching of psychology. The 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award is Scott Plous. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Scott Plous are provided in this article. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Naomi M. Meara (1937-2007): Obituary.

Presents an obituary of Naomi M. Meara (1937-2007). The death of Naomi Meara brought to a close a distinguished career in counseling psychology. Her career was marked by her outstanding scholarship in ethical decision making for psychologists, by her leadership in the American Psychological Association (APA), particularly in APA Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), and by her compassion and caring for family, friends, students, and colleagues. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Johanna Meara and by her much loved nieces and nephews--Joseph P. Meara, Karen Meara, Matthew Meara, Kevin Meara, Ellen Meara--and their families. She will be dearly missed by them and by a host of friends and colleagues. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The clinical exchange: The girl who cried every day for 3 years.

The Clinical Exchange invites eminent clinicians of diverse persuasions to share, in ordinary language, their clinical formulations and treatment plans of the same psychotherapy patient—one not selected or nominated by those therapists—and then to discuss points of convergence and contention in their recommendations. This special Exchange focuses on family systems psychotherapy in the case of a family presenting with the identified patient being a 5-year-old who had cried every day for 3 years since the death of her father. Therapists Catherine Fuchs and Pam Fishel-Ingram (psychodynamic orientation with some integration of cognitive–behavioral therapy concepts), George S. Greenberg (brief systemic family therapy with a strategic therapy focus), Patricia Morse (Milan school of family systems therapy), and Scott Griffies (psychoanalytic object relations) are the featured commentators. Finally, Martin Drell, the case contributor, provides a few closing comments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Opinions predict opinions: So what else is new?

Direct measures of personality rely on opinions (verbal codes for categorizing behaviors). W. Scott and R. Johnson (see PA, Vol. 48:Issue 6) demonstrate, as others have before them, that such opinions relate to similar opinions obtained from other judges in response to similar cues. The author contends that Scott and Johnson incorrectly conclude that this indicates superior validity for direct over indirect measures, when in fact the latter have often been shown to better predict actions rather than opinions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John Paul Scott (1909-2000).

Presents an obituary for John Paul Scott. In 1945, Scott was the founding head of the new Division of Behavior Studies in Bar Harbor, Maine. In addition, he was responsible for the formation of the Animal Behavior Society (ABS). In 1968, Scott was appointed regents professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University. This position allowed him to build a superb canine research facility and to cultivate the practical implications of his work through the Center for the Study of Social Behavior, which he established. Among the many books he wrote were Animal behavior (1958), Guide dogs for the blind (with C. J. Pfaffenberger; 1976), and The evolution of social systems (1989). He also published more than 230 articles. Scott was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Animal Behavior Society, the American Psychological Association, and the New York Zoological Society. He remained intellectually active until his death in 2000. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Patricia Shoer Goldman-Rakic (1937-2003).

Presents the obitiuary for Patricia Shoer Goldman-Rakic (1937-2003), recognized not only for her contributions to neuroscience but also for her humanity. The one scientific accomplishment for Dr. Goldman- Rakic is universally recognized is her contribution to the understanding of the role of the prefrontal cortex in working memory, and because of her numerous and outstanding accomplishments, she received many honors in her career. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

APAGS: The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) was established in 1988 by graduate students who sought to create a home office in APA headquarters for student concerns. Former students Scott Mesh and David Pilon acted as the creative force for the group, working in tandem with APA members Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie. This article examines the establishment of APAGS and its assimilation in the governance structure of APA. APAGS consolidated its success by quickly reaching out to create working relationships with several psychological groups both within and outside of the APA governance structure and by immediately beginning to serve itsconstituency, theAPA Student Affiliates whoareAPAGS members. APAGS now includes over 31,000 members, a 120 percent increase since 1988. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Eleanor Jack Gibson (1910-2002).

Reports the death of Eleanor Jack Gibson (1910-2002) and notes her contributions in the fields of perceptual learning and developmental psychology during her 70 year career. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Manufacturing female dysfunction: A reply to Morokoff.

Argues that P. J. Morokoff (see record 1989-16178-001) is incorrect in her interpretation of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) criteria and in her criticisms of the claims of J. C. Wakefield (see record 1987-28660-001). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Tracy Seedman Kendler (1918-2001): Obituary.

Reports the death of Tracy Seedman Kendler (1918-2001). The author describes her educational background as well as her contributions to the field of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Marie Skodak Crissey (1910-2000): Obituary.

Reports the death of Marie Skodak Crissey (1910-2000). The author discusses her life accomplishments as well as her contribution to the field of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award: Allison M. Ryan.

Recognizes Allison M. Ryan, recipient of the 1999 American Psychological Association (APA) Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award for her article Why do some students avoid asking for help? An examination of interplay among students' academic efficacy, teachers' social-emotional role, and the classroom goal structure (see record 1998-10717-014). A selected bibliography is appended. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Harriet Lange Rheingold (1908-2000): Obituary.

Reports the death of Harriet Lange Rheingold (1908-2000). The author discusses her contributions to the field of developmental psychology citing some of her life accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Exploring gender-based differences to combat sexual harassment.

Comments on S. Riger's (see record 1991-27670-001) article on gender dilemmas in sexual harassment (SH) policies and procedures. It is lamented that Riger did not frame her discussion within the larger context of managing demographic diversity in the workplace and that she did not extend her analysis of gender-based differences to propose specific organizational strategies for combatting SH. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Nancy Joy Kerr (1933-2001).

Reports the death of Nancy Joy Kerr (1933-2001). The authors discuss her contributions to rehabilitation psychology as well as her various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Alberta Engvall Siegel (1931-2002).

Reports the death of Alberta Engvall Siegel (1931-2002). The author discusses her contributions to the field of psychology as well as her various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Some limitations of useful inquiry and behavioral taxonomies as referents for rehabilitation practice.

Specific attention is paid to the typological proposals of R. Scott (1969) and C. Safilios-Rothschild (1970). Using these schemas, an effort is made to uncover the preeminent reasons for employing such investigative strategies, reasons that relate to the value laden manner in which rehabilitation researchers approach the phenomena of disability and rehabilitation. (35 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)