What kind of a hypothesis is the distinction between episodic and semantic memory?

Responds to comments by G. McKoon et al (see record 1986-19143-001) regarding the present author's (1983; also see record 1985-03110-001) claims of a distinction between semantic and episodic memory by asserting that the hypothetico-deductive method of testing theories advocated by McKoon et al is not an appropriate procedure for evaluating the validity of classification according to learning and memory phenomena and processes. (73 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The issue of sex bias in DSM-III: Comments on the articles by Spitzer, Williams, and Kass.

Responds to comments by J. B. Williams and R. L. Spitzer (see record 1984-06864-001) and by F. Kass et al (see record 1984-06848-001) on the present author's (see record 1984-06847-001) article, in which she argued that masculine-biased assumptions about what behaviors are healthy are codified in diagnostic criteria and may account for higher treatment rates in women. The present author responds to criticisms and reiterates her point that histrionic and dependent personality disorders as defined by the DSM-III correspond to stereotypes of femininity. (5 ref) (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)     

A rejoinder to Notarius.

Responds to C. I. Notarius's (see record 1984-11607-001) rebuttal of the present author's (see record 1984-11616-001) criticisms of a study by Notarius et al (see record 1983-05644-001) which supported the discharge model of the facial expressivity/physiological reactivity relationship. It is concluded that only when all data from the Notarius et al study are examined will one know what their results have shown. (3 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Albee's just society: Radical prevention of childhood psychopathology": Response.

Responds to the comments of S. B. Sigmon (see record 1988-21189-001) on the present author's (see record 1987-02131-001) work on environmental stresses as sources of psychopathology. The present author's views on achieving equity and justice are offered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rose-colored glasses? Never: If anything, shades of brownp Reply to Choca et al.

In response to the criticism of J. P. Choca et al (see record 1987-19792-001) concerning the present author's (see record 1986-20485-001) study of prospective payment in the Veterans Administration, it is asserted that the present author shares the concerns of Choca et al regarding the severe statistical and clinical limitations of diagnostic related groups. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Response expectancy and phobic anxiety: A reply to Wilkins and Bandura.

Responds to W. Wilkins's (see record 1987-09397-001) and A. Bandura's (see record 1987-09389-001) comments on the present author's (see record 1986-13702-001) study of expectancy modification, suggesting that (1) the procedures used as expectancy controls by Wilkins render implausible his hypothesis that expectancy changes are epiphenomena caused by Ss' observation of their improvement and (2) Bandura has misrepresented the present author's position and then argued against it. (33 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Can clients provide valuable feedback to clinicians about their personality interpretations? Greene replies.

Maintains that the criticisms of C. R. Snyder et al (see record 1979-26547-001) in response to the present author's (see record 1978-01956-001) study (1977) overlooked several significant issues that are important in reconceptualizing research on students' acceptance of generalized personality interpretations. These issues are stated explicitly, and their relevance to research in this area is described. (6 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The empirical claims of maximization theory: A reply to Rachlin and to Kagel, Battalio, and Green.

H. Rachlin (see record 1984-02970-001) and J. H. Kagel et al (see record 1984-02959-001) reported errors in the present author's (see record 1982-22589-001) critique of maximization theory. They presented new evidence that demonstrated that maximization accounts better for equilibrium behavior on schedules of reinforcement than did matching. In this article, Prelec argues that the allegations of mathematical and conceptual errors are without substance and the new data do not differentially favor maximization or matching. (12 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Responses of humans and other animals to variations in density.

Answers the response of R. M. Baron et al (see record 1980-25388-001) to the present author's study (see record 1979-28592-001) on crowding. It is agreed that variables other than physical density (especially the number of animals present) can affect behavior, and that human reactions to variations in density may be mediated by mechanisms different from those that mediate the responses of other animals. Yet, the present author contends that Baron et al overstated their case and gave an inaccurate impression of the status of certain research findings. (8 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Postevent information and memory: Reply to Loftus, Schooler, and Wagenaar.

Responds to comments by E. F. Loftus et al (see record 1986-13671-001) on the present authors' (see record 1986-03053-001) arguments and evidence in support of the contention that misleading postevent information does not impair memory for the original event. It is suggested that the objections of Loftus et al, which concern the sensitivity of the modified test procedure and its ability to detect memory blends, present no serious challenges to the present authors' position. Implications for forensic applications of postevent information research are considered. (12 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

The Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery revisited: A theory in practice or just practicing?

Comments on the response by C. J. Golden et al (see record 1982-20134-001) to the present author's (see record 1981-24833-001) criticisms of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery. Golden et al defend their test by referring to a large number of experimental studies as well as by proposing that the difference of opinion regarding its value is primarily the result of divergent theoretical orientations. A response is offered to the principal arguments of Golden et al, and the evidence they cite in support of the test is examined. (29 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Reply to Levy and to Zaidel.

Responds to J. Levy's (see record 1984-07813-001) and E. Zaidel's (see record 1984-07231-001) comments on the present author's (see record 1984-07149-001) review of right-hemisphere language in split-brain patients. The present author replies to Levy's issues-oriented criticisms in which Levy contended that Gazzaniga characterized the right hemisphere as passive and subhuman; Gazzaniga denies this. The present author then responds to Zaidel's comments by reiterating his belief that there is no right-hemisphere profile for natural language. (13 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

On worthwhile icons: Reply to Di Lollo and Haber.

Responds to R. N. Haber's (see record 1986-11000-001) and V. Di Lollo's (see record 1986-10993-001) comments on the study of a procedure to estimate the worth of an icon conducted by the present author et al (see record 1986-00309-001). In response to Haber, the author maintains that icons can be spatiotopic as well as retinotopic, knowledge of icons is necessary for designing video-display systems, and ecological validity should not be a criterion for the scientific investigation of some topics. Responding to Di Lollo, the author argues that this general model does not account for several salient aspects of data by the present author et al. (27 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Span of apprehension deficits in vulnerable children: Further comments.

Replies to the comments of R. F. Asarnow et al (see record 1985-01251-001) on the failure by the present authors (see record 1985-01308-001) to replicate findings of an earlier study by Asarnow and colleagues (see record 1978-05788-001) that showed performance deficits on the span of apprehension task in children vulnerable to psychopathology. Although the present authors acknowledge that the procedure used by Asarnow and colleagues involved nonfoveal presentations while the present authors' procedure did not, they stand by their conclusion that the findings of the earlier study are not generalizable. (4 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A reply to two critics.

Responds to comments by J. A. Mu?oz (see record 1986-12848-001) and M. B. Smith (see record 1986-12870-001) on the present author's (see record 1985-12952-001) contention that the American Psychological Association should not be involved in social advocacy. The present author questions how social responsibilities are to be recognized and whether it is appropriate to give ethics a corporate voice. (2 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Bolstering Science and Practice Through Graphism.

Responds to comments by M. Ahmed and C. M. Boisvert (see record 2003-08988-015) and H. Friedman (see record 2003-08988-016) on the article by L. D. Smith et al (see record 2002-18352-001) regarding the role of graphs and tables in hard and soft psychology. Smith et al respond to the challenges of the aforementioned comments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Inaccurate implications of philosophy of science and rational-emotive therapy": A rejoinder.

Replies to R. DiGiuseppe's (see record 1988-30290-001) comments on the present author's objections (see record 1988-30350-001) to DiGiuseppe's conceptualization of rational-emotive theory. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Freud's stance, and mine.

Responds to M. O. Slavin and D. Kriegman's (see record 1989-00599-001) and D. M. Snyder's (see record 1989-00600-001) comments on the present author's (see record 1987-21061-001) discussion of Freud's work in the context of neurophysiology and sociobiology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Constructivism and socially sensitive research.

Replies to comments on multicultural perspectives and researcher bias made by F. A. Ibrahim (see record 1989-25694-001) and M. Gergen (see record 1989-25689-001) regarding the present author's (see record 1988-15683-001) discussion of ethical issues in research on "underrepresented groups" such as women and minorities. Inherent limitations of the individual researcher are noted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)