A comparison of the various ratings of psychology journals.

Synthesizes the ratings of psychology journals conducted by A. R. Buss and J. R. McDermott (1976), D. Koulack and H. J. Keselman (see record 1976-24649-001), J. R. Levin and T. R. Kratochwill (1976), K. C. Mace and H. D. Warner (1973), and M. J. White and K. G. White (see record 1978-01848-001). Each ratings list provides information of a different sort, and they all underestimate the importance of specialty journals to psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Convergent and discriminant validity of selected assertiveness measures.

Used D. T. Campbell and D. W. Fiske's (see record 1976-20103-001) multitrait-multimethod design and D. N. Jackson's (see record 1976-00077-001) multimethod factor analysis to investigate the convergent and discriminant validity of selected assertiveness measures as compared with those of aggression and dominance. The selected assertiveness measures were the College Self-Expression Scale (J. P. Galassi et al; see record 1974-30156-001), the Wolpe-Lazarus Assertiveness Questionnaire (J. Wolpe and A. Lazarus, 1966), and global self-ratings of assertiveness. 159 undergraduates served as Ss. Results provide strong support for the convergent and discriminant validity of the assertiveness measures. (33 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Career satisfaction in clinical psychology: A survey of recent graduates.

Investigated career satisfaction in 179 recent graduates (mean age 30.8 yrs) of clinical psychology programs, at both the master's and doctoral levels. Contrary to earlier investigations by S. Garfield and R. Kurtz (see record 1976-24639-001), E. L. Kelly et al (see record 1979-24415-001), and J. Prochaska and J. Norcross (see record 1984-13290-001), only a small sample of the recent graduates surveyed would choose to go into another field other than clinical psychology had they to live their lives over again. (8 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Epstein's self-theory undergoes an identity crisis.

Notes that S. Epstein (see record 1974-01073-001) proposed that the self-concept can be reconceptualized as a personal self-theory. W. J. McKeachie's (see record 1977-28568-001) attribution of the idea of self as a theory to O. G. Brim (1976), is criticized. A reply by McKeachie follows. (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)     

Evaluating counselor effectiveness: A critical review of rating scale instruments.

Critiques 6 frequently used counselor rating scales: the Counselor Rating Form (A. Barak and M. B. LaCrosse; see record 1976-07806-001), the Counselor Rating Form—Short Version (J. D. Corrigan and L. D. Schmidt; see record 1983-09385-001), the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory, the Counselor Evaluation Inventory (J. D. Linden et al; see record 1966-04251-001), the Counselor Effectiveness Scale (A. E. Ivey, 1971), and the Counselor Effectiveness Rating Scale (D. R. Atkinson and G. Carskaddon; see record 1975-25352-001). The validity, reliability, and pragmatic utility of each scale are critically examined, and the frequency of scale use across 3 counseling journals is recorded for an 11-yr period (1974–1984). Reliability and validity issues are raised, and it is suggested that use of these instruments has been based more on convention than on sound psychometric evidence. (50 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

On the sensitivity of regression and regressors.

Acknowledges the corrections and clarifications of the author's (see record 1976-29043-001) equal weights theorem offered by J. E. Laughlin (see record 1979-02690-001) and R. M. Pruzek and B. C. Frederick (see record 1979-02691-001). It is shown that least squares estimators of regression parameters are very unstable under some conditions. Alternative estimation procedures are surveyed, and their widespread utilization is urged. The appropriateness of the conditions of the author's equal weights theorem is discussed. (26 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Comments on Paivio's imagery theory.

Discusses the differences between A. Paivio's (see record 1976-01839-001) imagery theory and a model of simultaneous and successive processing proposed by J. P. Das et al (see record 1975-08765-001). The latter model, which emphasizes the primacy of cognitive processes as opposed to task materials or instructions, is viewed as more sound. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Diatribe is not dialogue: On selected attempts to attack and defend behaviorism.

Describes the emotional nature of responses to M. J. Mahoney's (see record 1990-03226-001) discussion of the differences between scientific psychology and radical behaviorism. Responses are offered to comments from R. W. Proctor and D. J. Weeks (see record 1991-06227-001), E. K. Morris (see record 1991-06224-001), C. J. Lonigan (see record 1991-06220-001), and W. J. Wyatt (see record 1991-06231-001). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Depression and the response of others: Is the effect specific?

Discusses the previous failure of the authors (see record 1985-06798-001) to replicate J. C. Coyne's (see record 1976-22455-001) finding regarding depression and the response of others. Methodological issues are discussed that have been neglected in previous research and that contribute to discrepant interpretations of this literature. (13 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Comments on three recent subliminal psychodynamic activation investigations.

Contends that unwarranted statements about subliminal psychodynamic activation research by the present author (1976, 1983, 1984) were made in the work of J. M. Oliver and R. Burkham (see record 1983-01571-001); K. C. Haspel and R. S. Harris (see record 1983-04952-001); and A. L. Porterfield and S. L. Golding (see record 1986-11992-001). Issues considered include the choice of subliminal stimuli, the present author's statistical analyses, and the necessity of a nonverbal measure of psychopathology in this research. (17 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Biological versus social evolution.

Comments on the number of responses (e.g., L. G. Wispe and J. N. Thompson, Jr.; see record 1977-06633-001) to D. T. Campbell's (see record 1976-12046-001) American Psychological Association presidential address on the issue of biological vs social evolution. The author agrees with Wispe and Thompson on the link between evolutionary theory and political conservatism. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Journal ranking by citation analysis: Some inconsistencies.

Compares 2 strategies employed in evaluating the relative standing and importance of psychology journals. The following studies used the ranking strategy: D. Koulack and H. J. Keselman (see record 1976-24649-001) and K. C. Mace and H. D. Warner (1973). These studies advocate the citation statistics strategy: M. Boor (1973), A. R. Buss and J. R. McDermott (1976), M. J. White and K. G. White (1977), E. Garfield (1975), and A. D. Porter (1976). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

'The structure of phenotypic personality traits": Author's reactions to the six comments.

L. R. Goldberg replies to the comments by R. O. Kroger and L. A. Wood (see record 1994-17497-001), S. Guastello (see record 1994-17488-001), D. R. Comer (see record 1994-17481-001), H. J. Eysenck (see record 1994-17486-001), W. D. Shadel and D. Cervone (see record 1994-17520-001), and H. E. Cattell (see record 1994-17479-001) on Goldberg's (PA, Vol 80:17546) article on the Big Five personality traits. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Scientific deduction—evidence is not necessarily informative: A reply to Wells and Harvey.

G. L. Wells and J. H. Harvey (1977) have questioned the cogency of R. E. Nisbett and E. Borgida's (see record 1976-04569-001) argument that people ignore consensus information when making predictions and attributions. It is argued that Wells and Harvey have misinterpreted the meaning of D. Kahneman and A. Tversky's (see record 1976-02325-001) work on the psychology of prediction. It is also argued that Wells and Harvey's own data actually show a dramatic underutilization of consensus information in prediction and much less than optimal utilization for attribution. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A comparison of journal citation patterns of British and North American authors publishing in British journals.

Examined citation practices of British and North American psychologists publishing 361 articles in 4 British journals. Results confirmed the finding of D. Koulack and H. J. Keselman (see record 1976-24649-001) that journal status is dependent on area of interest. Studies of A. R. Buss and J. R. McDermott (1976), R. L. Hohn and H. J. Fine (1973), and K. C. Mace and H. D. Warner (1973) are also discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A navigational lesson.

Expresses disappointment that L. J. Cronbach (see record 1976-03506-001) could find no logical rejoinder to R. J. Herrnstein's syllogism (HS), which deals with whether social standing will be based to some extent on inherited differences among people. HS is not racist, but it is illogical and false. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Simultaneous and successive processing: An attempt at replication.

J. P. Das et al (see record 1975-08765-001) claim that A. R. Luria's (1966) distinction between simultaneous and successive modes of information processing provides a more fruitful way of classifying cognitive processes than (a) the hierarchical models of C. Burt (see record 1973-10531-001) and P. E. Vernon (see record 1963-03855-001), A. R. Jensen's (see record 1969-09740-001) Levels 1 and 2, or A. Paivio's (see record 1976-01839-001) dual coding system of imagery and verbal mediation. Their published factor analyses are surveyed, and shown to yield only partial support for their views. A broader battery of 14 tests was given to 91 university students, and responses were factor analyzed. Two of the obtained factors involved various kinds of rote memorizing, and thus could be regarded as successive processing. Four other factors did not yield a general simultaneous factor, but classified the tests under Number-Spatial, Verbal-Spatial, Perceptual Reasoning, and a specific Digit Memory factor. Overall, the 6 factors tend to follow a multiple-factor, or a hierarchical model, rather than a dichotomous classification. (French summary) (28 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Some facets of consistency: Replies to Epstein, Funder, and Bem.

Identifies convergences and substantive differences in the comments made by S. Epstein (see record 1983-23443-001), D. C. Funder (see record 1983-30290-001), and D. J. Bem (see record 1984-04001-001) regarding the present authors' (see record 1983-05642-001) reanalysis of some issues and proposals in the search for cross-situational consistency in social behavior. (32 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)