Robert J. Gatchel: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Provides the biography of Robert J. Gatchel and announces that he has received the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research (2004) for exceptional and pioneering research and training in clinical health psychology. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

This award is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. In previous years, this award was called the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge. The name was changed in 2003 to better describe this award. The award winners from 1979-2005 are listed. This document includes the citation given to Gail S. Goodman, the award winner of the 2005 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Goodman accompany the citation. Also published here is an address, entitled Wailing Babies in Her Wake (see record 2005-14550-034), which was delivered by Goodman at the 113th annual APA Convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention. Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas are considered, as is research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. Original integration of existing theories or knowledge is also eligible for consideration. The 2009 recipient of the award is Luciano L’Abate. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of L'Abate's works are provided, along with his paper, entitled "In search of a relational theory," a version of which he presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. This award is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas will be considered, as will research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. Original integration of existing theories or knowledge is also eligible for consideration. The 2007 recipient of this award is Bruce E. Wampold. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas is considered, as is research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. This document lists the winners of this award from 1979 to 2006, and provides the citation, brief profile, and bibliograpy for the 2006 recipient, Stephen M. Weiss. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Practice in the Public Sector.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Practice in the Public Sector. A list of the members of the APA Board who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1979 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Rodney R. Baker. His award citation, biography, and selected bibliography are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gail S. Goodman: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

This document presents the citation awarded to Gail S. Goodman, recipient of the 2005 Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Goodman accompany the citation. Goodman was also the recipient of the 2005 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy (see record 2005-14550-022). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Stanley Sue: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Provides the biography of Stanley Sue and announces that he has won the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research for outstanding and pioneering research contributions to psychologists' understanding of ethnicity, mental health, and treatment. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Bruce E. Wampold: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Bruce E. Wampold, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. A list of the members of the APA committee who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1991 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Ronald P. Rohner. His award citation, biography, selected bibliography, and award address are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector. A list of the members of the APA Board who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1972 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Miki Paul. Her award citation, biography, selected bibliography and award address are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Theodore Millon: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Provides the biography of Theodore Millon and announces that he has won the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research for his illuminating and influential clinical and conceptual contributions. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice.

Presents a citation, biography, and selected paper of the 2002 recipient of APA's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice (William R. Safarjan). This category recognizes outstanding service delivery by recognizing the psychologist who has provided leadership in changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy. A list of the members of the APA committee who selected the recipient for this year and a list of previous recipients of this award from 1988 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Thomas J. Coates. His award citation, biography, selected bibliography, and award address are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Stephen M. Weiss: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Presents the citation for Stephen M. Weiss, who received the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research "for his work as an internationally recognized leader in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine." A brief profile and a selected bibliography accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2002 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge.

Presents a citation, biography and selected bibliography for John D. Krumboltz, the 2002 winner of the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge. This category includes the discovery and development of new information, empirical or otherwise, to the body of knowledge in applied psychology. An award address presented by Dr. Krumboltz, entitled "Encouraging research: Make it collegial, enjoyable and relevant," is appended. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. This award acknowledges psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of psychological knowledge to improve learning in educational settings, including prekindergarten to Grade 12, or in communities. A list of the members of the APA committee who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1998 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Emil R. Rodolfa. Rodolfa's award citation, biography, and selected bibliography are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge acknowledges the discovery and development of new information, empirical or otherwise, to the body of knowledge in applied psychology. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge is Simon H. Budman. A biography and selected bibliography of the recipient is presented. Simon H. Budman's award address is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector recognizes outstanding service delivery by a licensed psychologist who is primarily engaged in the practice of psychology in a private sector setting. The award is intended to recognize outstanding practitioners in psychology. Nominations are considered for psychologists working in any area of clinical specialization, health services provision, or consulting, and services provided to any patient population or professional clientele in an independent or institutional practice setting are considered. This document lists the winners of this award from 1972 to 2006, and provides the citation, brief profile, and bibliography for the 2006 recipient Jeffrey J. Magnavita. Magnavita's award address, entitled In Search of the Unifying Principles of Psychotherapy: Conceptual, Empirical, and Clinical Convergence (see record 2006-21079-037), is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2002 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service.

Presents a citation, biography and selected bibliography for Frank J. Sullivan, the 2002 winner of the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. This award is presented to psychologists who have made outstanding contributions in serving the public through their knowledge and practical skills. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)