Response to "Prescription privileges: Psychology's next frontier?" or The siren call: Should psychologists medicate?

Comments on the assertion of P. H. DeLeon et al (see record 1991-25292-001) that, from a public policy perspective, prescribing privileges for psychologists (PPFP) is a natural evolution. The authors discuss why it is irresponsible to call for PPFP in the name of speaking to such problems as the care of the chronically mentally ill. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Some effects of prescribing privileges.

Indicates that in their discussion of the reasons why psychologists should have prescribing privileges, P. H. DeLeon et al (see record 1991-25292-001) make no mention of (1) psychologists' possible selfish motivation, (2) the negative impact of such a move, or (3) the issues some psychologists raise in opposing prescribing privileges. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Got a minute? Attentional limits revisited.

Responds to comments by R. C. Tees (see record 1991-03035-001), J. G. Adair (see record 1991-03013-001), J. E. Grusec (see record 1991-03021-001), K. Danziger (see record 1991-03016-001), L. P. Mos (see record 1991-03027-001), H. J. Stam (see record 1991-03033-001), and V. Vikis-Freilbergs (see record 1991-03039-001) on W. Thorngate's (see record 1991-03036-001) contention that the overproduction of psychological literature will lead to fragmentation of the discipline. As the works of psychologists proliterate, their scientific truth may capture less attention than their practical importance or personal interest. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Presidential addresses of Miller and Walker.

Comments on APA presidential addresses by G. A. Miller (see record 1970-10231-001) and E. L. Walker (see record 1969-17272-001), both of which emphasize science and scientists as a force for good, and discusses contemporary pressures on psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Addressing criticism of sex bias research on borderline personality disorder.

Replies to H. N. Garb's (see record 1996-08172-001) criticism that D. Becker and S. Lamb (see record 1994-29756-001) overlooked previous studies of sex bias in the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and overinterpreted their findings. The authors address specific methodological criticisms and discuss their study's strengths (e.g., the inclusion of psychologists and social workers as well as psychiatrists) in the context of studies by M. R. Ford and T. A. Widiger (see record 1989-26071-001), K. A. Henry and C. I. Cohen (see record 1984-06917-001), and D. A. Adler et al (see record 1991-15353-001). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Supports crisis phone services: Lester replies.

Replies to comments by Paul Schoenfeld (see record 2005-09886-003) on Lester's "Role of psychologists in crisis telephone services" (see record 1990-57067-001). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The need for scientist-practitioner employment settings.

Comments on C. D. Belar and N. W. Perry's (see record 1992-21285-001), L. T. Hoshmand and D. E. Polkinghorne's (see record 1992-21300-001), and J. J. Sullivan and R. P. Quevillon's (see record 1992-21308-001) articles affirming a commitment to the scientist-practitioner model for training practicing psychologists. An important limitation, it is noted, is the lack of postgraduate employment that supports the internalization of the scientist-practitioner role. Organizational models are needed to compliment interdisciplinary work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"How vagueness can ruin a survey: Comment on Pope, Tabachnick, and Keith-Spiegel": Reply to Koltko.

Replies to comments by M. E. Koltko (see record 1989-26792-001) regarding the methodology used by the present authors (see record 1988-11972-001) in a survey of ethical and unethical practices among psychologists. The present authors defend the use of ipsative rather than normative measurement under certain conditions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Beyond individualism and centralization.

Replies to the comments of C. D. Samuelson et al (see record 1986-17036-001) and P. C. Stern (see record 1986-17038-001) on the author's (see record 1985-30567-001) work on global ecology and individual psychological problems. It is suggested that the most crucial point is that psychological debate cannot be divorced from political ideology. It is important to make explicit individual political perspectives and value priorities and to take clear stands on the range of controversial issues that affect work by psychologists. (21 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Population and health psychology": A response.

Responds to a critique by D. C. O'Connell (see record 1987-21818-001) concerning the present author's (see record 1986-19757-001) article on population, development, and reproductive behavior. The author reiterates that individual, family, and community well-being, an improved quality of life, and freedom of choice in reproductive behavior are becoming areas of priority interest for health psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Comments on an irrelevant comment: A rejoinder to McGrath.

Suggests that P. McGrath's (see record 1978-02304-001) criticisms corroborate the present author's (see record 1975-24400-001) views on the problems of behavioral psychologists (e.g., they prefer doing to thinking and are ignorant of the basic ideas in the philosophy of science). The distinction between behavioral psychology and behavior therapy is also discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Presidential addresses of Miller and Walker": Reply.

Replies to comments by W. A. Myers (see case 1990-55887-001) on G. A. Miller's (see record 1970-10231-001) presidential address to the APA and considers 3 strategies psychologists may use to promote human welfare. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)