Charles D. Spielberger.

As author, coauthor, or editor of more than 300 publications, Spielberger has advanced the theoretical and empirical foundations of professional psychology through his research on personality and learning; stress and emotion; assessment of anxiety, anger, and curiosity; and lifestyle factors that influence the etiology of hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer. This journal article contains a citation and biography of Charles D. Spielberger. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles G. Gross: Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions.

This document presents the citation awarded to Charles G. Gross, recipient of the 2005 APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Gross accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Florence L. Denmark.

This article recognizes Florence L. Denmark for her courageous, innovative, and methodologically rigorous scholarship on the psychology of women; her tireless advocacy on behalf of ethnic minorities, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and gay men and lesbians; and her extensive writing on the pedagogical issues involved in integrating new scholarship on gender, race and ethnicity, and feminist and multicultural perspectives into psychology courses. When Denmark conducted her pioneering research in the 1950s and 1960s on sex differences in leadership and authoritarian behavior and on discrimination against women in higher education, these topics were not fashionable. Practically single-handedly she brought recognition and respect to women's concerns in psychology by tackling the toughest conceptual and methodological issues inherent in the interdisciplinary hybrid that is the psychology of women (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gerald P. Koocher.

Gerald P. Koocher is nationally recognized for his public service activities in the areas of children's legal rights, services to families when a child member has a life-threatening illness, and the education and protection of consumers of mental health services. He has served on the Massachusetts Senate's Special Committee to Investigate Seclusion, Restraint, and Deaths in State Supported Facilities and the National Childhood Cancer Advisory Committee of the American Cancer Association. Other recognitions include the Nicholas Hobbs Award for Distinguished Contributions to Children's Services. Our profession is indebted to this energetic and generous psychologist for his tireless efforts to advocate for consumers of psychological services, especially those who are too young or too vulnerable to effectively protect themselves. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

J. Wilbert Edgerton.

J. Wilbert Edgerton's career has been devoted to the development of rural mental health services and the enhancement of mental health services in the public sector. His extensive studies on mobilizing citizen advocates and developing community programs have greatly influenced the community mental health movement in this country. His advocacy for the profession led to the passage of licensure for psychologists in North Carolina. He is a tireless volunteer advocate and is widely known for his development of residential living arrangements for the mentally ill. An articulate man of high integrity, he has used his skills to do something concrete and practical about human problems and has devoted his life to making a difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Phillip L. Ackerman.

Phillip L. Ackerman is cited for outstanding research on individual differences in complex skill acquisition. His experiments with air traffic control and related learning and transfer tasks represent a unique marriage of cognitive theory, psychometrics, and sophisticated data analysis to substantially improve our understanding of real-world complex performance. He has provided an explicit information-processing theory on the phases of skill acquisition in relation to general and special abilities. In addition to the citation, and biography is presented for Ackerman, along with a selected bibliography of his works. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gail E. Wyatt.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest confers the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Research in Public Policy upon a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. This contribution might include research leading others to view specific national policies differently, research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy, or research clarifying the ways scientific knowledge of human behavior informs public policy. One of the two winners of this award is Gail E. Wyatt. Her research significantly advanced our understanding of the effects of abortion, childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual practices among women, particularly African-American women, and establishing research methods and tools to create culturally appropriate measures of these critical issues. Her work addressing sexual behavior and responses to victimization among African-American women has contributed significantly to the breakdown of stereotypes that previously limited the responses of Congress and the courts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished scientific award for the application of psychology: Charles R. Schuster.

The Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The 1992 winner is Charles R. Schuster. Schuster was chosen for outstanding contributions and leadership in behavioral pharmacology and drug abuse research. He creatively applied concepts and methods from the experimental analysis of behavior to the study of drugs of abuse and was a pioneer in the use of human subjects for behavioral pharmacology research. In addition, his innovative studies of tolerance led to a worldwide appreciation for the role of learning in adaption to repeated drug use. A biography for Schuster is presented, along with a selected bibliography of his work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished teaching in psychology awards.

The Distinguished Teaching in Psychology award, which includes a check for $1,000, is given to the recipient for his or her contributions to the teaching of psychology. The following guidelines are used to determine the recipient: (a) demonstrated influence as a teacher of students who become outstanding psychologists, (b) development of effective teaching methods and/or teaching materials, (c) engagement in significant research on teaching, (d) development of innovative curricula and courses, (e) outstanding performance as a classroom teacher, (f) being an especially effective trainer of teachers of psychology, and (g) being responsible for administrative facilitation of outstanding teaching. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Herbert Freudenberger.

Presents a citation for Herbert Freudenberger, whose professional career has been devoted to innovation in the development of psychological interventions to alleviate human suffering. Throughout his career he has instilled the principles of trust, respect, and human dignity into the psychotherapeutic process. His seminal work in identifying and exploring the emotional burnout experienced by caregivers in human service professions has brought profound changes in the way a new generation of students is being trained. A biography is provided for Freudenberger, along with a selected bibliography of his works. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished teaching in psychology: Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.

The Distinguished Teaching in Psychology award, which includes a check for $1,000, is given to the recipient for his or her contributions to the teaching of psychology. The following guidelines are used to determine the recipient: (a) demonstrated influence as a teacher of students who become outstanding psychologists, (b) development of effective teaching methods and/or teaching materials, (c) engagement in significant research on teaching, (d) development of innovative curricula and courses, (e) outstanding performance as a classroom teacher, (f) being an especially effective trainer of teachers of psychology, and (g) being responsible for administrative facilitation of outstanding teaching. This article provides a citation and a biography for Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr., one of the recipients of the award for Distinguished Teaching in Psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

David C. McClelland.

David C. McClelland is recognized for his achievements in psychology. This article provides a citation explaining his accomplishments, a biography and a selected bibliography. The citation is as follows: "For leading the vanguard of a new motivational psychology bridging the study of personality and society, beginning forty years ago with methodological innovations and empirical discoveries of lasting significance in pioneering studies of the Achievement Motive and the Achieving Society. By experimental arousal of achievement motivation, he established the validity of using a particular kind of imaginative thought content as its measure. Combining bold vision and practicality, he turned traditional arguments into testable hypotheses. His broad and indelible impact on the social sciences is amplified by seminal writings on personality, the power motive, motivation training—and by the productivity he inspired in his students." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

"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)     

Ronald E. Fox.

While maintaining an active career as a scholar, teacher, and administrator, Ronald E. Fox has made important contributions to the field of education in professional psychology. Key among his contributions have been his work in establishing the Association of Psychology Internship Centers, organizing the National Council of Schools of Professional Psychology, and establishing a university-based school of professional psychology as a viable alternative to the graduate education models based in traditional departments of psychology. Fox is, perhaps, most noted for the various educational initiatives for which he has been responsible here at the American Psychological Association (APA). While he was recording secretary and member of the Board of Directors of APA, he was the key, central figure in the creation of the Education Directorate. This new directorate is now firmly established and will shape APA's actions regarding education and training for many years to come. For his commitment and dedication to the field of education in psychology, we honor Ronald E. Fox. He is this year's recipient of the award for Distinguished Education and Training Contributions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2003 Award Winners.

Presents the 2003 APA Awards. Awards are given in the following categories: Distinguished Scientific Contributions, Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology, Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, the Edwin B. Newman Award, Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, Contributions to Applications of Psychology in Education and Training, and Contributions to Applied Research. Included are lists of members of the various APA committees who selected the award recipients, lists of previous awardees, and award citations, biographies, selected bibliographies and award addresses for the 2003 award winners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles A. Kiesler.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy presented to Charles A. Kiesler is conferred upon a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and~or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. This contribution may consist of such factors as research leading others to view specific national policies differently, research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy, and research clarifying the ways scientific knowledge of human behavior informs public policy. Members of the 1989 Committee were George Albee (Chair), Julia Ramos- Grenier, Vera Paster, Bonnie Strickland, Logan Wright, and Raymond D. Fowler. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished contribution to education in psychology: Ellen P. Reese.

The Distinguished Teaching in Psychology award, which includes a check for $1,000, is given to the recipient for his or her contributions to the teaching of psychology. The following guidelines are used to determine the recipient: (a) demonstrated influence as a teacher of students who become outstanding psychologists, (b) development of effective teaching methods and/or teaching materials, (c) engagement in significant research on teaching, (d) development of innovative curricula and courses, (e) outstanding performance as a classroom teacher, (f) being an especially effective trainer of teachers of psychology, and (g) being responsible for administrative facilitation of outstanding teaching. This article provides a citation and a biography for Ellen P. Reese for her distinguished contribution to education in psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished scientific awards for an early career contribution to psychology: Patricia G. Devine.

Patricia G. Devine's original examinations of the interpersonal dynamics in intergroup relations have educated us about the contemporary manifestations of the American dilemma, and her evenhanded blending of psychological theory and social problems has enriched our understanding of the troubling intergroup relations that characterize every society. This article discusses her life and contributions to the field of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology: 1986.

The Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. In accordance with established custom, the award winner will be invited to present an address on some phase of his scientific work at the 1987 APA Convention. This year's winner, Martin T. Orne, was presented with a check for $2,000 and an engrossed citation of his contribution. The award was presented by Margaret Jean Intons-Peterson, chair of the committee. Other members of the committee were Lyn Y. Abramson, Marshall Haith, Brenda Milner, Lyman Porter, and Mark Zanna. The winners since the establishment of the award are listed below. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2003 Award Winners: Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training.

Presents the 2003 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training. This award is given by the APA Board of Educational Affairs in recognition of psychologists who have made distinguished contributions to education and training, who have produced imaginative innovations, or who have been involved in the developmental phases of programs in education and training in psychology. A listing of the members of the APA committee who selected the recipients for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1987 through 2003 are provided. The award citation, biography, and selected bibliography for each of the award recipients for 2003 are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)