| Abstract: | 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 present an address on some phase of his or her scientific work at the 1985 convention. The 1984 winner is Gerald R. Patterson. Patterson is cited for his tenacious, programmatic, and inventive research on family interaction processes, especially his naturalistic studies of coercive interactions involving aggressive youngsters. In addition, he has produced a carefully devised, meticulously evaluated, and widely respected parental training program. Along with the citation, a biography and bibliography of Patterson's works are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
