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C Piotrowski

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PubMed1996

Prescription privileges and training issues: a pilot study.

Despite all the rhetoric on the controversial issue of prescriptive authority for psychologists, we posit that the major factor will be one of adequate training standards. As several training models have involved lengthy and rigorous curriculum formats, we conducted a brief pilot study on the views of practicing psychologists. Only one of the 20 licensed psychologists in our sample was willing to undertake an intensive one- to two-year program in psychopharmacology at this stage of their careers.

Curriculum↗
PubMed1996

The Rorschach in contemporary forensic psychology.

Recent empirical data attest to the fact that the Rorschach is frequently used in expert witness testimony. Popularity of the Rorschach in forensic psychology is evident in the Psychological Abstracts database.

Expert Testimony↗
PubMed1996

On-line sexual addiction: a contemporary enigma.

On-line computer bulletin boards, although screened for offensive content, have become a breeding ground for sexually related material and erotic-chat networks. Participants can interact individually or in groups (chat rooms) on a host of sexually perverse subjects. Persons afflicted with various erotic predilections via 'cybersex' have recently gained the attention of mental health professionals. The authors report on a 'cybersex' group in treatment for sexual addiction.

Computers↗
PubMed1996

Use of the Beck Depression Inventory in clinical practice.

A review of recent survey data indicates that the Beck Depression Inventory ranks among the most frequent tests used by practicing clinicians. This finding is impressive in that this inventory is not a 'broad-band' measure of psychopathology.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

A review of the clinical and research use of the Bender-Gestalt Test.

The Bender Visual-motor Gestalt test has been an integral part of the standard test battery for the past 50 years. However, the test has been extensively critiqued on issues of inappropriate administration, scoring schemes, and clinical interpretation. In an analysis of recent surveys on test use, the Bender-Gestalt remains quite popular in a variety of clinical settings across all age groups. Secondly, the test has a respectable level of research interest, based on a citation analysis of the Psychological Abstracts database.

Bender-Gestalt Test↗
PubMed1995

Treatment of sexual offenders in an outpatient community-based program.

The components of a court-mandated outpatient treatment program in Florida for adult sex offenders are discussed. Selection and treatment factors are presented, in addition to the success rate, in terms of recidivism for program participants (N = 202) over a 5-year time span. This study is an extension of the 1989 work of Bingham and Piotrowski.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

Use of dreams in therapy: a survey of clinicians in private practice.

A literature review indicated a dearth of research on how dreams are used in therapeutic settings so a questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 500 members of the Florida Psychological Association to assess (a) the extent of dream use in therapy, (b) theoretical approaches applied to dream interpretation, and (c) basis for experience and expertise in dream work. Of the 500 potential clinicians, 228 returned survey forms for a response rate of 46%. Analysis indicated that 83% of the respondents used dream material at least occasionally in their practice and that Freudian and Gestalt approaches were most often used in dream interpretation. Interestingly, most respondents gained their 'experience' in dream work through self-study and continuing education workshops and seminars.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

Researching the Oklahoma City bombing.

The authors present a literature retrieval strategy for investigators who plan to conduct research on the Oklahoma City bombing. To facilitate a comprehensive review of the scholarly research on disasters, mass emergencies, and terrorism, a multidatabase search strategy is strongly encouraged. Secondly, a wealth of current information and data on the bombing are available on "popular" and "news" files.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1993

Projective techniques: an international perspective.

This is a review of findings from four recent surveys on use of clinical tests in the United States, The Netherlands, Japan, and Hong Kong. The preliminary analysis indicates that projective techniques are popular in the assessment of personality worldwide. Obviously, projective tests are 'universal' in that unstructured stimuli serve as the basis for assessment and do not pose a language barrier. Also, reliance on projective methods may reflect problems in access to adequately translated and standardized objective tests. More data are needed from developed countries before firm conclusions on the international status of projective techniques can be affirmed.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1989

CD-ROM databases in academic libraries.

Of 200 libraries in 50 states 130 responded to a survey showing the major CD-ROM databases available: ERIC, PsycLIT, INFOTRAC/INFOTRAC II, Social Science Index, COMPACT DISCLOSURE. For 38 libraries costs prevented purchases.

Humans↗
PubMed1985

Psychodiagnostic test usage: a survey of the society for personality assessment.

The present survey investigated psychodiagnostic test usage and practices of the Society for Personality Assessment. A brief questionnaire was forwarded to 400 SPA members and 206 responded for a 51.5% rate of return. Projective techniques found popular in previous surveys of Division 12 were the major assessment instruments utilized by SPA members. Exner's comprehensive system was the preferred mode of Rorschach analysis, followed by the Klopfer and Beck systems. The Wechsler Scales and the MMPI were frequently included in conducting a psychological battery. Personality assessment was mainly utilized for diagnostic purposes and as an indicator for type of therapy.

Humans↗
PubMed1984

The status of projective techniques: or, "wishing won't make it go away".

Analyzed predicted decline of projective techniques in usefulness and emphasis when viewed from several different perspectives: the academic community; members of APA Division 12; internship centers; the applied clinical setting; and private practitioners. An extensive review of empirical, survey, and position studies over the past two decades supports the utility of projective techniques, with the exception of the clinical academic setting. The apparent loss in status of projective assessment is attributed, in part, to changing roles and functions of clinical psychologists. Implications for graduate training are discussed.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1984

Perspectives on death: a developmental study.

While prior research has focused on death anxiety in general, more recent studies have recognized the need for multilevel measures for assessing the fear of death. A 12-item questionnaire used in the present cross-sectional investigation produced three factors--Evaluation of Death in General (Factor I), Belief in the Hereafter (Factor II), and Death Anxiety Related to Self (Factor III). The sample consisted of 874 Ss categorized into six age groups from young adult to old age. A two-way ANOVA on each of the factor scores was performed for the variables age and sex. Middle-age and late middle-age persons were significantly less anxious in regard to Evaluation of Death in General than their younger and older counterparts. Old age groups showed the least Death Anxiety Related to Self. Sex differences were found for Factors II and III. Future research should differentiate the concept of death from the process of dying.

Adolescent↗