The goal of this chapter is to facilitate effective lifelong learning and continuing professional... more The goal of this chapter is to facilitate effective lifelong learning and continuing professional competence. The authors discuss lifelong learning, the issues at stake with continuing education, the multiple functions it is designed to fill, and challenges faced with the current mechanisms designed to fulfill these functions and objectives. The authors encourage the thoughtful utilization and orchestration of these mechanisms to maximize the utility of continuing education and training in the development and maintenance of professional competence. The chapter reviews the issues involved in continuing education, outlines its purposes, discusses outcomes, and anticipates the rapidly developing trends in the field. The authors’ hope is that this chapter will contribute to a “road map” that will help support more effective lifelong learning and continuing professional development for mental health professionals.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship between self-disclosure (SD) ... more The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship between self-disclosure (SD) and the types of personal constructs utilized by individuals in conceptualizing their interpersonal relationships. Deriving from Duck's (1973) “inferential theory” of interpersonal relations, SD was conceptualized as a process which mediates the evolution of more advanced, “psychological” construing. As a test of SD's mediational function, it was argued that such dimensions should be differentially meaningful when applied to a range of SD targets. Further, a positive relation between the targets' level of SD and its rated meaningfulness along subjects' own psychological dimensions was predicted. Conversely, no such differentiation was predicted along subjects' earlier, more “physicalistic” constructs. All predictions received support, with one general exception. Highly polarized negative relations, though low SD targets, received more meaningful ratings along psychological constructs than some higher SD targets.
Abstract A pair of related experiments examined the relationship of functional similarity (i.e., ... more Abstract A pair of related experiments examined the relationship of functional similarity (i.e., the degree of similarity between two interactants in assessing mutually known others on personal construct dimensions) to interpersonal attraction. In Experiment I, 10 previously unacquainted college students of both sexes participated in 10 hours of dyadic disclosure exercises over a 5-week period. As predicted, members of high functional similarity dyads evidenced greater attraction to one another than did members of low functional similarity dyads. Experiment II investigated the relationship of functional similarity to level of acquaintance (i.e., friends, nominals) and type of assessment (i.e., physical, interactional, psychological) in a 2 × 3 factorial design. As hypothesized, “friendship” pairs of male undergraduates displayed greater functional similarity than did “nominal” pairs from the same population, particularly at the deeper level of “psychological” assessment. Results are discussed in relation to classical conditioning (D. Byrne, In L. Berkowitz (Ed.), Advances in experimental social psychology , Vol. 4. New York. Academic Press, 1969), affect-reinforcement ( G. L. Clore, In S. W. Duck (Ed.), Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction . New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) and information processing ( I. Ajzen, In S. Duck (Ed.), Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction , New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) models of interpersonal attraction, and are interpreted as supporting and extending (S. Duck's Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction , New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) filtering theory of friendship formation.
A 26-year retrospective study was conducted on internship and initial job placements of counselin... more A 26-year retrospective study was conducted on internship and initial job placements of counseling psychologists. The results indicated that university counseling centers consistently supported the highest percentage of the field’s predoctoral interns followed by Veteran Administration Medical Centers, other hospital settings, and community mental health centers. Initial job placements indicated relative parity among placements in academic, community mental health, counseling center, and private practice settings with Veterans Administration Medical Centers and other hospital settings accounting for significant percentages of the field’s initial job placements. In addition, changes in internship and job placements across time indicated that various contexts have waxed or waned in their contribution to the training and placement of counseling psychologists. Results are discussed in relation to the evolving identity of counseling psychology as a specialty and the contexts that support and challenge that development.
This investigation explored the effects of two aspects of personal construct (Kelly, 1955) simila... more This investigation explored the effects of two aspects of personal construct (Kelly, 1955) similarity on interpersonal attraction. Similarity of construct importance and ratings was manipulated in a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design which included an analysis of sex differences. Forty‐one subjects rated their attraction to hypothetical others who either agreed or disagreed in their assessment of construct importance and who evidenced either similar or dissimilar self‐ratings on these constructs. Results indicated that rating similarity was more influential as a determinant of interpersonal attraction than was similarity in evaluating construct importance. The interaction of the two variables indicated that construct importance had a positive effect on attraction in the presence of rating similarity but no effect in the presence of rating dissimilarity. A three‐way interaction with sex of subject further qualified the influence of rating similarity and construct importance on interpersonal attraction. Results were interpreted in terms of Duck's (1973a, 1977, 1979) ‘filtering theory’ of relationship development.
Journal of Clinical Activities, Assignments & Handouts in Psychotherapy Practice, Dec 1, 2002
... Address correspondence to: Jeffrey T. Graddy, PO Box 112250, Department of Psychology, Univer... more ... Address correspondence to: Jeffrey T. Graddy, PO Box 112250, Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. ... Compared to national averages, where data shows that up to 60% of individuals are sedentary (Stephens & Caspersen, 1994), this sample ...
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Sep 1, 1985
The interdisciplinary study of relationships has begun to frame several issues important for adva... more The interdisciplinary study of relationships has begun to frame several issues important for advancing an understanding of interpersonal processes. This article addresses the contribution to this effort that can be made by personal construct theory (Kelly, 1955) and its related methodology. In particular we argue that construct theory can help illuminate (1) the complex interconnectedness between the self and its social context, (2) the multiple trajectories that relationships can follow, and (3) the processes associated with relationship disorder and deterioration. Situated at the interface of social and clinical psychology, construct theory is strategically located to advance our understanding of a broad range of psychosocial processes entailed in personal relationships. Applications of the theory to several concerns in the larger literature are discussed, and directions for research are illustrated.
The goal of this chapter is to facilitate effective lifelong learning and continuing professional... more The goal of this chapter is to facilitate effective lifelong learning and continuing professional competence. The authors discuss lifelong learning, the issues at stake with continuing education, the multiple functions it is designed to fill, and challenges faced with the current mechanisms designed to fulfill these functions and objectives. The authors encourage the thoughtful utilization and orchestration of these mechanisms to maximize the utility of continuing education and training in the development and maintenance of professional competence. The chapter reviews the issues involved in continuing education, outlines its purposes, discusses outcomes, and anticipates the rapidly developing trends in the field. The authors’ hope is that this chapter will contribute to a “road map” that will help support more effective lifelong learning and continuing professional development for mental health professionals.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship between self-disclosure (SD) ... more The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship between self-disclosure (SD) and the types of personal constructs utilized by individuals in conceptualizing their interpersonal relationships. Deriving from Duck's (1973) “inferential theory” of interpersonal relations, SD was conceptualized as a process which mediates the evolution of more advanced, “psychological” construing. As a test of SD's mediational function, it was argued that such dimensions should be differentially meaningful when applied to a range of SD targets. Further, a positive relation between the targets' level of SD and its rated meaningfulness along subjects' own psychological dimensions was predicted. Conversely, no such differentiation was predicted along subjects' earlier, more “physicalistic” constructs. All predictions received support, with one general exception. Highly polarized negative relations, though low SD targets, received more meaningful ratings along psychological constructs than some higher SD targets.
Abstract A pair of related experiments examined the relationship of functional similarity (i.e., ... more Abstract A pair of related experiments examined the relationship of functional similarity (i.e., the degree of similarity between two interactants in assessing mutually known others on personal construct dimensions) to interpersonal attraction. In Experiment I, 10 previously unacquainted college students of both sexes participated in 10 hours of dyadic disclosure exercises over a 5-week period. As predicted, members of high functional similarity dyads evidenced greater attraction to one another than did members of low functional similarity dyads. Experiment II investigated the relationship of functional similarity to level of acquaintance (i.e., friends, nominals) and type of assessment (i.e., physical, interactional, psychological) in a 2 × 3 factorial design. As hypothesized, “friendship” pairs of male undergraduates displayed greater functional similarity than did “nominal” pairs from the same population, particularly at the deeper level of “psychological” assessment. Results are discussed in relation to classical conditioning (D. Byrne, In L. Berkowitz (Ed.), Advances in experimental social psychology , Vol. 4. New York. Academic Press, 1969), affect-reinforcement ( G. L. Clore, In S. W. Duck (Ed.), Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction . New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) and information processing ( I. Ajzen, In S. Duck (Ed.), Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction , New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) models of interpersonal attraction, and are interpreted as supporting and extending (S. Duck's Theory and practice in interpersonal attraction , New York/London: Academic Press, 1977) filtering theory of friendship formation.
A 26-year retrospective study was conducted on internship and initial job placements of counselin... more A 26-year retrospective study was conducted on internship and initial job placements of counseling psychologists. The results indicated that university counseling centers consistently supported the highest percentage of the field’s predoctoral interns followed by Veteran Administration Medical Centers, other hospital settings, and community mental health centers. Initial job placements indicated relative parity among placements in academic, community mental health, counseling center, and private practice settings with Veterans Administration Medical Centers and other hospital settings accounting for significant percentages of the field’s initial job placements. In addition, changes in internship and job placements across time indicated that various contexts have waxed or waned in their contribution to the training and placement of counseling psychologists. Results are discussed in relation to the evolving identity of counseling psychology as a specialty and the contexts that support and challenge that development.
This investigation explored the effects of two aspects of personal construct (Kelly, 1955) simila... more This investigation explored the effects of two aspects of personal construct (Kelly, 1955) similarity on interpersonal attraction. Similarity of construct importance and ratings was manipulated in a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design which included an analysis of sex differences. Forty‐one subjects rated their attraction to hypothetical others who either agreed or disagreed in their assessment of construct importance and who evidenced either similar or dissimilar self‐ratings on these constructs. Results indicated that rating similarity was more influential as a determinant of interpersonal attraction than was similarity in evaluating construct importance. The interaction of the two variables indicated that construct importance had a positive effect on attraction in the presence of rating similarity but no effect in the presence of rating dissimilarity. A three‐way interaction with sex of subject further qualified the influence of rating similarity and construct importance on interpersonal attraction. Results were interpreted in terms of Duck's (1973a, 1977, 1979) ‘filtering theory’ of relationship development.
Journal of Clinical Activities, Assignments & Handouts in Psychotherapy Practice, Dec 1, 2002
... Address correspondence to: Jeffrey T. Graddy, PO Box 112250, Department of Psychology, Univer... more ... Address correspondence to: Jeffrey T. Graddy, PO Box 112250, Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. ... Compared to national averages, where data shows that up to 60% of individuals are sedentary (Stephens & Caspersen, 1994), this sample ...
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Sep 1, 1985
The interdisciplinary study of relationships has begun to frame several issues important for adva... more The interdisciplinary study of relationships has begun to frame several issues important for advancing an understanding of interpersonal processes. This article addresses the contribution to this effort that can be made by personal construct theory (Kelly, 1955) and its related methodology. In particular we argue that construct theory can help illuminate (1) the complex interconnectedness between the self and its social context, (2) the multiple trajectories that relationships can follow, and (3) the processes associated with relationship disorder and deterioration. Situated at the interface of social and clinical psychology, construct theory is strategically located to advance our understanding of a broad range of psychosocial processes entailed in personal relationships. Applications of the theory to several concerns in the larger literature are discussed, and directions for research are illustrated.
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