Consultants for 2005.

The American Psychologist gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following persons who served as consultants during the period from September 1, 2004, through August 31, 2005. The editorial procedures of the journal are dependent on the effort and time so generously contributed by the consultants. Their contributions are greatly appreciated. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Consultants for 2001.

An acknowledgement list of those who served as consultants to the American Psychologist during 2001. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Consultants for 2007.

The American Psychologist acknowledges the assistance of consultants used to assist with editorial procedures. A list is provided of those contributing from September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Outcome assessment of psychotherapy.

ANovember, 1995 Consumer Reports (CR) magazine report and an article by M. E. P. Seligman (American Psychologist, 1995) on psychotherapy use follow in the tradition of federal efforts in 1957 and 1976 to document mental health services utilization. The 1995 reports represent a confirmation of the public's perception and valuing of psychotherapy that is consistent with the overall conclusion from empirical research that "psychotherapy, as a generic process, is demonstrably more effective than no treatment." Lifetime psychotherapy use increased from 14% in 1957 to 26% in 1976 (and is probably higher today). CR data, reconfigured to parallel earlier reports on overall utilization and by provider group, are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Consultants for 2010.

The American Psychologist acknowledges the assistance of the persons who served as consultants during the period from September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial: January 1992.

Explains changes in the American Psychologist (AP) and reveals plans for 3 special issues in 1992 and 1993 (including a commemorative issue to observe the American Psychological Association's (APA's) centennial year. AP's standard editorial procedure, reasons for some rejections, and reconsideration of submissions are discussed. The editor notes that APA's new building (already a financial success) and its highly successful publications program can become an additional source of income to APA. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Correction to resignation list reported in July.

Due to a communications failure, and to publication deadlines, 68 names appear on the list of 1986 resignations printed on pp. 643-649 of the July 1987 American Psychologist when they should not have been included. This article provides a list of the mistakenly included resignations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Consultants for 2008.

The American Psychologist gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following persons who served as consultants during the period from September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008. The editorial procedures of the journal are dependent on the effort and time so generously contributed by the consultants. Their contributions are greatly appreciated. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The founding of the American Psychologist: The professional journal that wasn't.

The American Psychologist began publication 50 years ago this month as the official journal of a reorganized American Psychological Association. The journal was created as a centerpiece of the new Association, reflecting its acknowledgment of a broader role for the APA, a role that called for the advancement of psychology as a profession. The American Psychologist was intended to be the "professional " journal of the new Association, but it never really filled that responsibility. Drawing on published records and the unpublished documents of the APA Archives, this article recounts the history of this journal's founding. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

1996 editorial: 50th Anniversary Issue of the American Psychologist.

Presents an editorial on the 50th Anniversary Issue of The American Psychologist by the CEO and Executive Vice President of the American Psychological Association. An overview of changes to the journal and the developments in electronic communications pare presented, and the implications for international exchange in scholarly publishing are discussed. (0 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)