State Psychological Association Research Articles

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi for the best paper published or presented by a graduate student at the APA or Psi Chi convention or at any regional or state psychological association meeting held between January 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year. For purposes of the award, research is broadly defined to include all forms of empirical psychology, such as experiments, correlational studies, historical studies, case histories, and evaluation studies. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967 and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award: Megan E. Golson.

The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association convention during the past calendar year. "This award is given to Megan E. Golson for an exceptional research article titled, 'Influences of Student Race/Ethnicity and Gender on Autism Special Education Classification Considerations.' The research for the article was conducted at Utah State University with faculty advisor, Maryellen Brunson McLain, PhD." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi for the best paper published or presented by a graduate student at the APA or Psi Chi convention or at any regional or state psychological association meeting held between January 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year. For purposes of the award, research is broadly defined to include all forms of empirical psychology, such as experiments, correlational studies, historical studies, case histories, and evaluation studies. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967 and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Kathleen M. Doyle (1937-2020).

Memorializes Kathleen M. Doyle (1937-2020). A leader and advocate for profes sional psychology, she guided the field through periods of challenge and dramatic change, always maintaining the highest standards. For 30 years Kathleen (often called Kathy) was the executive secretary of the New York State Board for Psychology. She subse quently was given additional responsibility as head of the boards for the Clinical Laboratory Technology Practitioner Professions, Ap plied Behavior Analysis, and as the Administrator of the Psycho therapy Institute Review Unit. During her 16 years as a school psychologist, she assumed an active leadership role in several pro fessional organizations, including the Suffolk County Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Asso ciation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The APA/Psi Chi Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology: Steve McCutcheon.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The APA/Psi Chi Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi. Steve McCutcheon is recognized for his national impact on education and training through his leadership in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, the Council of Chairs of Training Councils, the APA Commission on Accreditation, and the VA Psychology Training Council. His support for diversity has been institutionalized through the development of a standing Diversity Committee within the Seattle VA training program, one that celebrates learning and cultivates professional development of interns. His greatest accomplishment will always be the personal and positive influence that he has made on the lives of hundreds of trainees over his career of service. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

APA/Psi Chi Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award: Andrew Young Choi.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The APA/Psi Chi Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi. For an outstanding research paper examining the syndemic theory of health disparities among bisexual adolescents, using national data to model patterns of co-occurrence across sexual risk, substance use, and victimization. Results identified six distinctive subpopulations-Low Risk, Alcohol Use, Peer-Victimization, Sexually Active, Syndemic, and Risk-taking- which covaried differentially with demographics and suicidality. His paper, titled 'Syndemic Behavioral Risk and Suicidality Among Bisexual Adolescents: A Latent Class Analysis,' and coauthored by Drs. Tania Israel and Karen Nylund-Gibson, was the basis for Dr. Andrew (Andy) Young Choi's selection as the recipient of this research award. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The APA/Psi Chi Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by APA and Psi Chi. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Psychology at the table: Voices of elected officials and advocates.

Psychologists have generally not considered advocacy a significant part of their professional activities. At the same time, federal and state public policies create laws and regulations that significantly impact the profession and the public. This article encourages psychologists to become involved in public policy and describes various methods for becoming engaged. Examples of psychologists who have devoted significant aspects of their professional careers to participation in public policy making are given. Congressman Alan Lowenthal's journey from psychologist to U.S. Congressman is described. Also included are reflections and recommendations from a psychologist who serves as an elected school board member, a state psychological association advocacy leader, and the American Psychological Association's Congressional Government affairs director. Public sector psychologists are especially encouraged to engage in political advocacy and to use their experiences to inform policymakers about psychology research and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by Psi Chi and APA. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award was established in 1979. The award was established to recognize young researchers at the beginning of their professional lives and to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Psi Chi and the 100th anniversary of psychology as a science (dating from the founding of Wundt's laboratory). It was named for Dr. Edwin B. Newman, the first national president of Psi Chi (1929) and one of its founders. He was a prolific researcher and a long-time chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Newman was a member of APA's Board of Directors, served as recording secretary of the board from 1962 to 1967, and was parliamentarian for the APA Council of Representatives for many years. He served both Psi Chi and APA in a distinguished manner for half a century. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by Psi Chi and APA. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).

Mary E. Reuder (1923-2017).

Presents an obituary for Mary E. Reuder (1923-2017). Mary was a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) for more than 60 years. A fellow of seven APA divisions (1, 2, 3, 6, 32, 36, and 52), she was also a member of eight other divisions (5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 24, 26, and 51). She was an exceptional statistician, experimental psychologist, and licensed clinical psychologist, unusual at a time when women were sparse in academia. She worked for the U.S. Navy as a management specialist and as research psychologist for the Adjunct General's Office of the U.S. Army before accepting a position at Queens College of the City University of New York (1954). The Florence Denmark and Mary E. Reuder Award in APA Division 52 (International Psychology) was created in recognition of her scholarly contributions, international outlook, and outstanding mentoring. Among her other awards, Mary was particularly pleased with the William James Award from the New York State Psychological Association for outstanding contributions to psychology. Her research was primarily in the areas of anxiety and locus of control. (PsycINFO Database Record

Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award.

The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is sponsored jointly by Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, and the APA. The award is presented annually to the psychology graduate student who submits the best research paper that was published or presented at a national, regional, or state psychological association conference during the past calendar year. The Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award is given jointly by Psi Chi and APA. Members of the 2016 Edwin B. Newman Award Committee were Shawn Carlton, PhD, Psi Chi representative; Christina Frederick-Recascino, PhD; John Norcross, PhD, APA representative; Karenna Malavanti, PhD, Psi Chi representative; Steven Kohn, PhD, Psi Chi representative; Warren Fass, PhD, Psi Chi representative; Chris Lovelace, PhD, Psi Chi representative; and Cathy Epkins, PhD, APA representative. (PsycINFO Database Record

Ruth Ochroch (1919-2015).

Presents an obituary for Ruth Ochroch, who died in Laguna Woods, California, on December 21, 2015, at the age of 96. Often described as a "force of nature," Ruth helped develop standards for practice and training and was twice president of the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA). But Ruth's service to psychology reached well beyond NYSPA and she received myriad awards during her career, including Outstanding Advocate for Psychology Award (1995), Distinguished Practitioner of Psychology (1996), and Lifetime Achievement Award (2001). But none of her awards can do justice to the energy, skill, and devotion she brought to her beloved profession. (PsycINFO Database Record

Looking Outside the (Voice)Box

Laura S. Brown, PhD, is a clinical and forensic psychologist in independent practice in Seattle, Washington. The bulk of her scholarly work has been in the fields of feminist therapy theory, trauma treatment, lesbian and gay issues, assessment and diagnosis, ethics and standards of care in psychotherapy, and cultural competence. She has authored or edited ten professional books, including the award-winning Subversive Dialogues: Theory in Feminist Therapy, as well as more than 140 other professional publications. She has also recently published her first book for general audiences, Your turn for care: Surviving the aging and death of the adults who harmed you. Laura has been featured in five psychotherapy training videos produced by the American Psychological Association. She was President of American Psychological Association Divisions 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women), 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues), and 56 (Trauma Psychology). Laura was also President of the Washington State Psychological Association. She is the founder and Director of the Fremont Community Therapy Project, a low-fee psychotherapy training clinic in Seattle. In the fall of 2000, she was the on-site psychologist for the reality show Survivor: The Australian Outback. In 1987, Laura lost her voice and was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia. In 1988, she found her voice again.

Prescribing Bill Dies in Illinois Legislature

Back to table of contents Previous article Next article Government NewsFull AccessPrescribing Bill Dies in Illinois LegislatureKen HausmanKen HausmanSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:12 Jun 2013https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2013.6b7AbstractIllinois psychologists are unsuccessful in their legislative push to expand their scope of practice to include the right to prescribe.The push by Illinois psychologists and their legislative allies to permit the state’s doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medication has come to an end for now, as the lead sponsor of the bill in the Illinois House of Representatives, Rep. John Bradley (D), withdrew it from consideration in committee. A companion bill on the issue had passed the state Senate. The session ended June 1 with no further action on the scope-of-practice expansion.Matt Gibson/ShutterstockThe Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) and APA were active in leading the opposition to the bill, as was the Illinois State Medical Society. The legislation would have permitted psychologists to prescribe, with oversight of their prescribing credentials and activities coming from the state’s psychological licensing board rather than from the medical licensing board. In Louisiana and New Mexico, where laws have already been enacted to allow psychologists to prescribe psychoactive medications, regulations put them under the purview of the state medical licensing board (Psychiatric News, March 15).The bill also said that the Illinois Psychological Association would provide 20 percent of the training psychologists would need to qualify for prescribing privileges in the state, a provision that Lisa Rone, M.D., an IPS representative to the APA Assembly and former IPS president, called “an appalling conflict of interest” because the state psychological association stood to reap financial gains if the bill had become law.APA provided a grant to the IPS to fight the legislation. In its campaign to defeat the prescribing bill, the IPS rallied its members with a legislative alert urging them to register their opposition with their state representatives. It said, in part, “Please remind your state legislator that there can be NO shortcuts when it comes to patient safety.” IPS President-elect Linda Gruenberg, M.D., told Psychiatric News that the district branch fought very hard to defeat this proposal out of a serious concern for its impact on patient safety and will remain vigilant should the bill reappear in the legislature. She noted that it can still be resurrected this year during a veto session scheduled for late November and early December. In a June 2 letter to members of the IPS, APA President Jeffrey Lieberman, M.D., and President-elect Paul Summergrad, M.D., thanked Illinois psychiatrists for their “tireless and successful efforts….to defeat psychologist prescribing in the most recent session of the Illinois legislature.” They added, “While we know that this issue can still resurface later in the year, we are very grateful for your extraordinary efforts.” They also indicated that APA stands ready to assist in future efforts should this or a similar bill be introduced in the future. ■ ISSUES NewArchived

Ethical questions addressed by a state psychological association.

Ethical questions addressed by a state psychological association.

The Utility of the Cognitive-Affective Processing System in the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders: Some Preliminary Evidence

The Cognitive-Affective Processing System (CAPS) suggests that personality is best understood as a collection of situationally consistent traits that are expressed contingent upon features of the situation that elicit them. This differs from the Five-Factor Model (FFM) of personality, in which personality is believed to be composed of five broad trait domains that are observed consistently across multiple situations. In this study, 202 licensed members of a state psychological association assigned diagnoses to written case studies that were created out of situationally specific descriptions of Axis II criteria. The accuracy of these diagnoses were compared to case studies written from FFM trait descriptions representative of the same Axis II disorders (schizoid, narcissistic, and obsessive compulsive) and to case studies taken from published DSM case books. Results demonstrated that cases constructed with the CAPS descriptions yielded more accurate diagnoses in two of the three cases compared to FFM trait description cases and equivalent diagnostic accuracy when using the DSM-IV. Based on these initial findings, it appears that clinicians may be able to judge personality disorders better with situationally specific, or context-dependent, information than simple trait descriptions.

Human Services Restraint: Its Past and Future

Restraints and seclusion are used on people in institutions, children in schools, nursing home residents, general hospital patients, and other locations, but most often with people who have disabilities. Questions regarding legality, morality, and efficacy abound. These questions, compounded by the serious possible adverse consequences of restraints and seclusion, have commanded wide-ranging attention from legislatures, government agencies, human service professionals, direct care staff, advocates, clients and families, and the public. This article addresses the use of physical restraints and seclusion. It does not address the use of drugs as a behavior restraint, although much of the discussion applies in that context as well. Is the use of human services restraint therapeutic? Can restraint use be reduced or replaced with alternatives? Is it time to relinquish these practices, at least when incorporated in a treatment or habilitation plan? In this article I begin with a look at the early institutional use of restraints and seclusion and, as a reminder of what may ultimately be at stake, I note some worst-case results in the United States. I then consider efficacy and risks of ‘‘human services restraint.’’ I review efforts to reform and reduce the use of restraint and address legal liability questions that impact on agency policy and professional behavior. I conclude with some thoughts on the current state of knowledge, policies, and practices regarding human services restraint and on the future of these techniques.