"The specialty of neuropsychology": Errata.

Reports an error in "The specialty of neuropsychology" by Anne L. Hess and Robert P. Hart (Neuropsychology, 1990[Jan], Vol 4[1], 49-52). This article does not represent an attempt by the Division 40 Committee on Professional Affairs to define the specialty of clinical neuropsychology, and was not prepared at the request of the Division 40 Committee on Professional Affairs of the American Psychological Association. The publisher extends its apologies for any confusion this may have caused. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1991-13156-001.) Presents an attempt by the Division 40 Committee on Professional Affairs of the American Psychological Association to define the specialty of clinical neuropsychology. The specialty should be defined for psychologists and consumers of psychological services (e.g., government agencies, insurance companies) so that all concerned can have a clearer sense of expectations of qualifications and standards of practice for this field. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Searching for the second generation of American women psychologists": Correction to Johnston and Johnson (2008).

Reports an error in "Searching for the second generation of American women psychologists" by Elizabeth Johnston and Ann Johnson (History of Psychology, 2008[Feb], Vol 11[1], 40-72). The authors would like to indicate that Inez Beverly Prosser's academic degree was incorrectly listed as EdD in the Appendix. Prosser's correct degree is PhD. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2008-04777-003.) As a consequence of the groundbreaking work of E. Scarborough and L. Furumoto (1987), the contributions of the pioneering first generation of American women psychologists are now well recognized within the history of psychology; however, the generation that followed the pioneers is less well known. The lack of recognition that most women psychologists of the interwar era experienced during the majority of their working lives resulted from sexism institutionalized through practices such as anti-nepotism rules that effectively excluded many married women from the academy, informal hiring practices operating in "old-boy network" fashion, and exclusion from certain key graduate training centers. Yet, many women were productive psychologists during this era and contributed to the growth and expansion of the discipline. Examination of published literature generated biographical information for 107 eminent women; C. A. Murchison's (1932b) Psychological Register provided a less detailed but more inclusive inventory to yield data on a total of 320 women. This article recounts our systematic search for this "lost generation" and emphasizes the extent and diversity of their contributions to psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Psychology in Latin America": Errata.

Reports an error in the original article by Ruben Ardila (American Psychologist, 1968[Aug], 23[8], 567-574). The next to the last sentence in the first column on page 573 should read "In Table 5 I have listed 39 Latin American journals of psychology." On page 568 of the same article corrections for Table 1 are noted, and the corrected Table 1 listing the number of South American psychologists in 1941 and 1968 is given. (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 1969-01690-001.) Psychology in Latin America began as a practical discipline related to medicine, education, and philosophy. Scientific psychology started in 1898 with the foundation of the 1st laboratory of experimental psychology in Buenos Aires. Today there are departments of psychology in the majority of the Latin American countries, the main areas of interests being clinical psychology, cross-cultural research, psychometrics, operant conditioning, etc. Clinical psychology is growing as a profession, and in most of the countries there are professional associations of psychologists. Most psychological journals are devoted to general and applied psychology. Research and its applications are in progress, showing that psychology is a growing science and profession in Latin America. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"APA-accredited predoctoral internships for doctoral training in psychology: 1996": Correction.

Reports an error in "APA-accredited predoctoral internships for doctoral training in psychology: 1996" by (American Psychologist, 1996[Dec], Vol 51[12], 1287-1305). In the original article, Central Louisiana State Hospital was incorrectly listed under Programs Withdrawing From Accreditation at the End of Training Year 1995-1996 on page 1305. The correct listing is provided in the erratum. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1996-06917-011.) Lists the agencies whose predoctoral internship training programs in psychology were accredited by the American Psychological Association's (APA's) Committee on Accreditation. For each program, the date of accreditation and the date for the next regularly scheduled site visit are listed. Programs listed as accredited have been judged by the Committee to be consistent substantively and procedurally with the "Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology" in a satisfactory manner. (A correction concerning this article appears in American Psychologist, 1997[Jan], Vol 52[1], 31. On page 1305, Central Louisiana State Hospital was incorrectly listed under "Programs withdrawing from acceditation at the end of training year 1995–1996." It should have been included in the list of APA-accedited professional internships.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Clinicians, microcomputers, and confidentiality": Correction to Bongar.

Reports an error in "Clinicians, microcomputers, and confidentiality" by Bruce Bongar (Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1988[Jun], Vol 19[3], 286-289). In this article, the address given on p. 286 for correspondence to the author is incorrect. The paragraph should read as follows: Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Brace Bongar, Department of Psychology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1988-33962-001.) Despite the microcomputer's ever-increasing popularity, one of its greatest strengths, the ability to store enormous quantities of text and data on small, concentrated types of magnetic media, could turn out to be an important structural weakness in the wall of client confidentiality that psychologists have so carefully constructed over the years. In this article I examine the possibilities for such breaches of confidentiality when psychologists use microcomputers in their practice or research. Examples illustrate the ease and rapidity with which the microcomputer's magnetic media can be duplicated, damaged, or destroyed. Recommendations are made for guidelines and techniques to ensure and maintain the confidentiality of clinical and research information when one is using a microcomputer. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Correction to Haggbloom et al (2002).

Reports two errors in the original article by S. J. Haggbloom et al (Review of General Psychology, 2002[Jun], 6[2], 139-152). The errors are noted by S. L. Black of the Dept of Psychology at Bishop's U, Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada. Black calls for a reassessment and revision of the list. The original author responds with corrections. (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 2002-02996-001.): The following A rank-ordered list was constructed that reports the first 99 of the 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century. Eminence was measured by scores on 3 quantitative variables and 3 qualitative variables. The quantitative variables were journal citation frequency, introductory psychology textbook citation frequency, and survey response frequency. The qualitative variables were National Academy of Sciences membership, election as American Psychological Association (APA) president or receipt of the APA Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, and surname used as an eponym. The qualitative variables were quantified and combined with the other 3 quantitative variables to produce a composite score that was then used to construct a rank-ordered list of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Five methods for computing significant individual client change and improvement rates: Support for and individual growth curve approach." Correction to Speer and Greenbaum (1995).

Reports an error in "Five methods for computing significant individual client change and improvement rates: Support for an individual growth curve approach" by David C. Speer and Paul E. Greenbaum (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995[Dec], Vol 63[6], 1044-1048). In this article, the values reported for hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) in Table 2 (p. 1046) were incorrect. This erratum provides the correct values and further information on the conclusion of the study. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1996-00402-019.) Interest has been renewed in methods for determining individual client change. Currently, there are at least 4 pretreatment–posttreatment (pre-post) difference score methods. A 5th method, based on a random effects model and multiwave data, represents a growth curve approach and was hypothesized to be more sensitive to detecting significant (p?p?     

"Psychologist supply, managed care, and the effects of income: Fault lines beneath California psychologists": Erratum.

Reports errors in the original article by D. Pingitore et al (Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 2001, Vol 32[6], 597-606). In the first paragraph on page 601, lines 5-10 should read: "Net income for psychologists aged 40-54 years was significantly greater than for psychologists 39 years and younger (pt test for income differences by age group should be pp>.05). (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 2001-05464-006.) Data from the 2000 California Survey of Psychological Practice (D. Pingitore, R. Scheffler, M. Haley, T. Sentell, & D. Schwalm, 2001) were used to measure psychologists' income variation associated with demographic characteristics, managed care participation rate, and mental health workforce supply concentrations. A 10% increase in the supply of psychologists in a psychologists' market of practice resulted in a $1,749 reduction in income compared with a $1,330 income reduction due to a 10% increase in managed care participation... (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"The distressed psychologist: Prevalence and treatment considerations": Correction.

Reports an error in the original article by R. W. Thoreson et al (Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1989[June], Vol 20[3], 153–258). On page 156, a variable was left out of Table 2. A corrected table is given. (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 1989-34534-001.) Investigated the level and types of distress in a sample of 379 psychologists, using survey methodology. Overall, Ss were healthy and satisfied with work and interpersonal relationships. 10% of Ss experienced distress in the areas of depression, marital/relationship, physical illness, alcohol use, and loneliness. A distress band was calculated and ranged from 9% for multiple categories to 19% for single categories of distress. A subsample of Ss in distress from alcohol use was characterized by use of controlled drinking strategies… (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Making Psychology a Household Word": Erratum.

Reports an error in "Making Psychology a Household Word" by Ronald F. Levant (American Psychologist, 2006[Jul-Aug], Vol 61[5], 383-395). This erratum clarifies the APA Council of Representatives response to the PENS Task Force Report at its August 2005 meeting. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2006-08928-002.) This article addresses Ronald F. Levant's four APA presidential initiatives for 2005. "Making Psychology a Household Word" was both the general theme for his presidency as well as an initiative in its own right. The other three initiatives were "Promoting Health Care for the Whole Person," "Enhancing Diversity Within APA," and "Developing an APA Position on Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Supplement to listing of APA-accredited doctoral and predoctoral internship training programs in psychology": Clarification.

Reports an error in the American Psychologist, 1994[Jul], Vol 49[7], 671. The supplement noted the phasing out of the accredited program in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University. However, this notice referred only to Yeshiva's clinical PhD program, not to its clinical PsyD program. (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 1994-42940-001.) Reports the changes announced by the American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Accreditation in the list of APA-accredited doctoral programs in professional psychology and predoctoral internships for doctoral training in psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Where the 'Stars' are: The 25 most cited psychologists in Canada": Corrections.

Reports an error in "Where the "stars" are: The 25 most cited psychologists in Canada (1972–1976)" by Norman S. Endler (Canadian Psychological Review, 1979[Jan], Vol 20[1], 12-21). Several corrections should be noted. The corrections are as follows: 1) in Table 1, the subheadings "1975 1974 1973 1972" were improperly aligned with the columns, and Kimura's 1976 citation rank should have been 3 instead of 2; 2) in Table 2, the number 1 calling attention to footnote 1 was omitted from the title; 3) in Table 3, an additional heading "Citations" should have appeared over the columns "1975 1974 1973 1972" on the same line as "Publications;" 4) in Table 3, the probability levels should have read '*p 1980-01842-001) and Endler et al's 1978 American Psychologist article (Vol. 33, pages 1064-1082). CPR also extends apologies to Professors Endler, Melzack and Tulving for typographical errors in the spelling of their names as follows: on the front cover, Professor Endler's middle initial should have been listed as S; on page 16, in the last paragraph, in the left hand column, Melzack's name was misspelled; on page 19, in the second paragraph in the right column, Tulving's name was misspelled. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1980-28686-001.) The Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) for 1972-1976 was used as a data source for citation counts, which reflect scholarly impact, and publication counts reflecting productivity, for the 25 most cited psychologists ("stars") for 1972-1976. These 25 "stars" are located primarily at Ontario Universities and McGill and received their graduate training primarily at McGill, Yale, Harvard or the big 10 mid-western universities. Their major research areas appear to be cognitive processes, memory and verbal learning, personality theory and assessment, social processes and physiological psychology. Most of them are in their 40s or 50s, five of them are past presidents of CPA, three of them are currently departmental chairmen, and two are former departmental chairmen. Despite the limitations of the SSCI citation count, it appears to be the best single indicator of research quality and scholarly impact on the field of academic psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"The uncertain future of clinical psychology": Erratum.

Presents an error in the original article by G. W. Albee (American Psychologist, 1970 [Dec], Vol 25[12], 1071–2080; see record 1971-08263-001). The following incorrect statement appears on page 1077, lines 15–27: "…the American Medical Association has relinquished its tax-exempt status in order to participate actively in attempts at influencing legislation…' The American Medical Association has never relinquished its Sec. 501(c) (6) tax-exempt status and continues in this category to this date. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

About the human resources in psychology special issue.

Presents data on the growth of the American Psychological Association, the diversity of its membership, and the activities of its members. Data from 1970 are compared to data from 1980. It is concluded that the magnitude of research and educational, professional, and public service provided by psychologists attests to their significant role in and contribution to American life and industry. The growth in the number of psychologists is further evidence of psychology's value and ability to attract individuals to the field. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Custody evaluation practices: A survey of experienced professionals (revisited)": Notice of clarification to Ackerman and Ackerman (1997) article.

Explains that the original article by M. J. Ackerman and M. C. Ackerman (Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1997[Apr], Vol 28[2], 137–145) was based on the same dataset and presented the same data as that in Ackerman and Ackerman (Family Law Quarterly, 1996, Vol 30, 565–586). Although highly similar wording was used, the authors used different formats to reach different audiences, but cross-references between papers were omitted. (The following abstract of this article originally appeared in record 1997-03377-007.) W. G. Keilin and L. J. Bloom (1986) explored 70 issues related to child custody evaluation practices. The current study replicates Keilin and Bloom's study and looks at an additional 42 items. Two hundred and one psychologists from 39 states were surveyed about 112 aspects of child custody evaluation practices. The analysis was divided into evaluation practices, sole-joint custody decision making, and recommendations. Comparisons between the findings of this study and those of Keilin and Bloom are made. The current practice of child custody evaluations is reported. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Erratum.

Reports and error in the original article by Constance T. Fischer's (American Psychologist, Jan [1973], Vol no. 28 [1], 90-91) "Psychology as a Human Science contra Humane Behaviorism", should read: "While its [humanistic psychology's] argument with behaviorism thus is not an opposition to being scientific, it is a stance against being scientific with humans (cf. Giorgi, 1970)." The printed version renders "scientistic" as "scientific," thus obfuscating a critical point. Scientism is the position that to be scientific a discipline must model itself after the physical sciences. The point was that, in contrast, psychology as a human science seeks to develop methods that are appropriate to man recognized as more than physical object. (The following abstract of this article originally appeard in record 1990-57039-001.) Challenges D. L. Avila's (1972) assertion that humanism refers only to the development and use of knowledge toward humane ends in his proposal to "kill" humanism and unite humaneness and behaviorism. Humanistic psychologists are described as being not merely humanitarians but as being committed toward dealing with humanness in its own right. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"2002 Annual Report of the American Psychological Association": Correction.

Reports an error in the 2002 Annual Report of the American Psychological Association (American Psychologist, 2003[Aug], Vol 58[8], 509-540). In Philip G. Zimbardo's President's Address that appeared in the August 2003 edition of the American Psychologist, the word "minority" was inadvertently omitted from the second full paragraph on page 529. The paragraph should read as follows: I facilitated new members' talking more and some old timers' talking less, added an open microphone time during which nonagenda issues could be raised by anyone, encouraged the APA council to take more charge in developing new visions for APA and its governance (which has eventuated in a new Task Force on Governance), and introduced the "Changing Demographics" presentation to make members aware of the new look that is emerging in the composition of the United States. In addition, I strongly endorsed passage of the new ethics code revision (spearheaded by Celia Fisher), creation of a voting seat on the APA council and a nonvoting seat on the APA board for an American Psychological Association of Graduate Students representative, addition of the term education to APA's mission statement, and proposals to increase minority representation on the APA council and all APA boards and committees. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2007-16923-001.) Presents the 2002 Annual Report of the American Psychological Association. Directorate Reports, the President's Address, and Treasurer's Report are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"Inferences from personnel tests and their validity": Correction to Lawshe.

Reports an error in "Inferences from personnel tests and their validity" by C. H. Lawshe (Journal of Applied Psychology, 1985[Feb], Vol 70[1], 237-238). On page 238, line 4, the word "each" appears and should be "such." The sentence will, therefore, refer "to the use of such cognitive processes as inductive and deductive reasoning and such characteristics of temperament as emotional stability and self-esteem." (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1985-16032-001.) Contends that despite clear definitions in standard sources, psychologists persistently refer to the validity of tests instead of the validity of inferences from test scores. This persistence leads to references to "kinds of validity" when, in fact, there are "kinds of validity analysis strategies" whereby data are collected or generated to determine or defend the extent, degree, or strength of the inference or inferences that can be made from a set of test scores. It is concluded that content validity analysis strategies are appropriate only when the job behavior under scrutiny falls at the observation end of the continuum; when such behavior approaches the abstract end of the continuum, a construct validity analysis strategy is indicated. (5 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)