Unification Through Division: Histories of the Division of the American Psychological Association, Volume 3

by Dewsbury, Donald A.

• ISBN13: 9781557985408
• ISBN10: 1557985405
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Summary

A history of many of the fifty divisions of the American Psychological Association. For historians of psychology and others interested in the history of this field. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Contributors	ix
Introduction	1	(8)
Donald A. Dewsbury
A History of Division 17 (Counseling Psychology): Establishing Stability Amid Change	9	(34)
Naomi M. Meara
Roger A. Myers
A Context for History	10	(1)
Cultural and Global Events	11	(2)
Policies of the U.S. Goverment	13	(1)
University Life	14	(1)
Professions and Professional Life	15	(3)
Current Structure	18	(2)
Origins	20	(2)
Persistent Issues	22	(1)
Internal Affairs	23	(2)
Communications	25	(1)
Common Themes	26	(1)
The Substance of the Division's Business	27	(7)
Conclusion	34	(1)
References	35	(8)
A History of Division 21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology)	43	(30)
H. Mcllvaine Parsons
Objectives	43	(6)
Structure	49	(8)
Functions	57	(6)
Organizational Relationships	63	(6)
Conclusion	69	(1)
References	69	(4)
A History of Division 27 (Society for Community Research and Action)	73	(28)
Dana M. Meritt
George J. Greene
David A. Jopp
James G. Kelly
Some Antecedents to the Founding of the Field	74	(5)
Setting the Agenda: First Steps in Identity Formation and Institutionalization (1966--1975)	79	(4)
Getting Down to Values: Membership, Training, and Action (1975--1988)	83	(7)
Building Bonds and Moving Forward (1989-Present)	90	(2)
Conclusion	92	(1)
References	93	(8)
A History of Division 31 (State Psychological Association Affairs)	101	(16)
James E. Lindemann
Prologue	101	(2)
Formation of the Division	103	(2)
Representing State Association Interests in the APA	105	(4)
Fostering State Association Effectiveness	109	(6)
Conclusion	115	(1)
References	115	(2)
A History of Division 33 (Psychology in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities)	117	(26)
Donald K. Routh
Psychologists Contributing to the Field of Mental Retardation: Before 1973	119	(1)
Psychologists and Outside Organizations Concerned With Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities	120	(1)
Founding of the Gatlinburg Conference	121	(2)
Psychology and Mental Retardation Within the APA	123	(2)
Founding of Division 33	125	(1)
Name Change	126	(1)
Membership Changes Over Time	126	(1)
Division Newsletter	126	(1)
Special Interest Groups	127	(1)
Administration	127	(1)
Secretary---Treasurers	128	(1)
Other Officers	128	(1)
Edgar A. Doll Award	129	(3)
Main Activities and Accomplishments of Division 33	132	(2)
Condemning the Use of Facilitated Communication	134	(1)
AAMR Versus APA Division 33 Positions on the Diagnosis of Mental Retardation	135	(1)
Conclusion	136	(1)
References	137	(6)
A History of Division 42 (Independent Practice)	143	(32)
Evelyn F. Hill
Beginnings	144	(4)
Bylaws	148	(1)
Policy and Procedures	149	(1)
Committees and Task Forces	150	(1)
Administrative Committees	150	(7)
Professional Issues Committees	157	(9)
Interaction With Other Divisions	166	(2)
Controversial Issues	168	(3)
Conclusion	171	(1)
References	172	(3)
A History of Division 49 (Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy)	175	(22)
Michael P. Andronico
The Inter Divisional Council on Group Psychotherapy	177	(3)
Obtaining Petitions	180	(1)
Attaining Provisional Division Status	181	(1)
Building the Infrastructure	182	(1)
Deciding About the Sections in Other Divisions	182	(1)
The First Convention as a Division	183	(1)
The Diplomate in Group Psychology	183	(1)
The First Full Year: 1992	184	(4)
The Year of Permanent Division Status: 1993	188	(1)
The Year of Moving Forward: 1994	189	(1)
The Culmination of Many Projects: 1995	190	(1)
Mission and Goals for Division 49	191	(1)
The Future of Groups and Division 49	191	(3)
Conclusion	194	(1)
References	195	(2)
A History of Division 51 (The Society for The Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity)	197	(26)
Gary R. Brooks
Ronald F. Levant
Setting the Stage: The Broader Culture Looks at Manhood and Masculinity	198	(1)
The Men's Movement and the APA	199	(2)
The Men's Movement Enters the APA	201	(2)
The Path Toward Forming a Division	203	(1)
Men Treating Men	203	(1)
Division 29 Task Force on Men's Roles in Psychotherapy	204	(1)
Division 17 Special Interest Group on Men and Masculinity	205	(1)
Committing to Division Status	206	(2)
CPSMM, SPSMM, and Becoming a Division	208	(2)
Controversies	210	(4)
SPSMM: Present and Future	214	(4)
Conclusion	218	(1)
References	219	(4)
Name Index	223	(12)
Subject Index	235	(6)
About the Editor	241