Tara Kuther, Ph.D.

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Recent Articles & Chapters

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Kuther, T. L. (2005). Moral reasoning. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Kuther, T. L. (2005). Young adulthood. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Kuther, T. L. (2005). Emerging adulthood. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Bruzzese J.M., Kuther, T.L., & Vincent, E.J.. (2004). Minors' attitudes towards peers with asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Kuther, T. L. (2004). Understanding bullying. Our Children, 29(2), 12-13.
- Reprinted by National Parent-Teacher Association (2005).
- Reprinted by the Early Childhood Education and Training Program of the New York State Office of Children and
Family Services (2005). A Closer Look at the Bully, the Victim, and the Bystander

Kuther, T. L. (2004). Student-faculty collaborative research: Why and how to do it. Society for the Teaching of Psychology Newsletter.

Kuther, T. L. (2004). Ethical issues in teaching. In B. Schrag (Ed.), What every graduate student should know or ask themselves about ethics in graduate school. Bloomington, IN: Association for Practical and Professional Ethics.

Kuther, T. L. (2004). Ethics in research with human participants. In B. Schrag (Ed.), What everygraduate student should know or ask themselves about ethics in graduate school. Bloomington, IN: Association for Practical and Professional Ethics.

Kuther, T. L. & *Posada, M. (2004). Minor matters: Children’s capacity to provide informed consent for research participation. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Advances in Psychology Research. Huntington, NY: Nova Science.

Kuther, T. L. (2003). College student views: A profile of the ethical professor. College Teaching, 51, 153-160.

McDonald, E., & Kuther, T. L. (2004). Early adolescents experiences with, and views of, Barbie. Adolescence, 39(153), 39-52.

Kuther, T. L. (2003). Promoting positive ethics: An interview with Mitchell M. Handelsman. Teaching of Psychology, 30(4), 339-343.

Kuther, T. L. (2003). Teaching the teacher: Ethical issues in graduate student teaching. College Student Journal, 37, 219-224.

Kuther, T. L. (2003). Medical decision-making and minors: Issues of consent and
assent. Adolescence, 38, 343-359.

Kuther, T. L. & Higgins-D'Alessandro, A. (2003). Attitudinal and normative predictors of alcohol consumption by older adolescents and young adults. Journal of Drug Education, 33(1), 71-90.

Kuther, T. L. & Timoshin, A. (2003). A comparison of social cognitive and psychosocial predictors of alcohol use by college students. Journal of College Student Development, 44(2), 143-154.

Kuther, T. L. & Wallace, S. A. (2003). Community violence and sociomoral development: An African American cultural perspective. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 73, 177-189.

Kuther, T. L. (2003). Teaching 101. Science's Next Wave [AAAS]. Available at: http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/

Kuther, T. L. (2002). Ethical conflicts in the teaching assignments of graduate students. Ethics and Behavior, 12, 197-204.

Kuther, T. L. (2002). Rational decision perspectives on alcohol consumption by youth: Revising the theory of planned behavior. Addictive Behaviors, 27, 35-47.

Kuther, T. L. (2002). Women and work stress: Managing academic life. Science's Next Wave [AAAS]. Available at: http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/

Kuther, T. L. (2002). Not your father's academic career. Science's Next Wave [AAAS]. Available at: http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/

Recent Presentations

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Kuther, T. L. (2005, August). Mentoring graduate student researchers. In D. J. Wimer (Chair), Excellence in the mentorship of teaching, research, and clinical skills. Roundtable presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. (2005, March). Teaching ethics via the case method: Cases for use in child
psychology classes. In N. Costigan (Chair), Ethics in teaching, practice in research. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Kuther, T. L. (2004, November). Time management for graduate students. National Academy of Science, Arlington, VA.

Kuther, T. L. (2004, August). Overcoming procrastination: Getting organized to complete the dissertation. In C. De Vaney Olvey & S. Tentoni (Co-Chairs), Dissertation management: How to avoid becoming an "A.B.D." Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Kuther, T.L. (2004, August). New psychologists in new professional roles: Life after graduate school. (Chair). Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Honolulu, HI.

Kuther, T. L. (2004, August). Strategies for launching a successful career with a bachelor's in psychology. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Kuther, T. L. (2004, July). Mentoring Undergraduates in Research: Conceptualization to Dissemination. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI

Bruzzese, J. M., Kuther, T. L., & Vincent, E. (2004, April). Peers: A source of help or hindrance in compliance with minors with asthma? Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology National Conference on Child Health Psychology, Charleston, SC

Bruzzese, J. M., Kuther, T. L., & Vincent, E. (2004, April). Peers: Help or hindrance inasthma management? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Honolulu, HI.

*McDonald, E. & Kuther, T. L. (2004, March). Alcohol-related self-efficacy as moderator of the peer norms-alcohol use relation among college students. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.

Kuther, T. L. (2003, August). Demystifying the academic and research CV. In C. De Vaney Olvey (Chair), Constructing a Vita for Clinical, Academic, or Research Positions. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

McDonald, E. & Kuther, T. L. (2003, March). Coverage of ethics in child psychology textbooks. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.

McDonald, E. & Kuther, T. L. (2003, March). Stereotypes of adolescence: College student views. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.

Kuther, T. L. (2002, August). Challenges and opportunities of teaching adolescent development online. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago: IL.

Kuther, T. L. (2002, August). Getting it in print: Publishing your research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago: IL.

Kuther, T. L. (2002, June). The ethics of recommendation writing. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Undergraduate Research, New London, CT.

Kuther, T. L. (2002, April). College student views: A profile of the ethical professor. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Kuther, T. L. (2002, February). Sensitizing undergraduates to ethical issues in research with children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional
Ethics, Cincinatti, OH.

Kuther, T. L. & Bruzzese, J. M. (2001, October). Integrating ethics into the undergraduate psychology classroom. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the New England Council of Teachers of Psychology, Danbury, CT.

Kuther, T. L. (2001, March). Ethical issues in the care of terminally ill adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, Cincinnati, OH.

Kuther, T. L. & *Taliercio, V. (2001, April). College students’ experiences with violence: An exploratory study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. & *Frank, M. E. (2001, April). A comparison of social cognitive and psychosocial predictors of college student drinking. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, March). So tired, tired of waiting: what to expect during the review process. In J. R. Ferrari & V. Prohaska (Co-Chairs) Undergraduates with publications: Is this an impossible
event? Symposium to be presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, February). Ethical conflicts inherent to the teaching activities of Graduate students. In J. Frugoli (Chair), Is the structure of graduate education Inherently unethical?
Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, February). Ethics in teaching: Cases and commentary. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, April). Cognitions about the consequences of drinking, perceived norms, and reports of alcohol consumption by college students. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the
Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, April). Adolescent drinking: The role of expectancies, parents, and peers. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, June). Ethical issues in teaching: A discussion for graduate students. Paper presented at the Graduate Ethics Education Workshop, Bloomington, IN.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, August). Issues and innovations in teaching developmental psychology. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Kuther, T. L. (2000, April). Ethical issues in teaching about life-span development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Summary of Scholarly Activity

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My basic research examines relations among social cognition and risky activity on the part of adolescents and young adults. In addition, I have presented and written on issues pertaining to student training and professional development, and ethical issues in research and teaching.

With respect to social cognition, my research is concerned with understanding how young people perceive themselves and the world around them. In particular, how do young people make decisions about whether to engage in risky behaviors such as substance use, delinquent activity, and sexual activity? Over the past few years, I have examined interrelations among social cognition and alcohol consumption, the effects of exposure to violence, substance use, and delinquent activity.

Alcohol Consumption
My work in this area examines social cognitive variables thought to play a role in drinking by adolescents and young adults. I have found that alcohol-related expectations, evaluations of the potential positive and negative consequences of alcohol use, alcohol-related self efficacy, and parental and peer norms contribute towards adolescent and young adult drinking (Kuther & Higgins-D'Alessandro, 2003) and that psychosocial variables are not unique contributors to the variance in drinking after accounting for these social cognitive predictors (Kuther & Timoshin, 2003). In addition, this research has demonstrated that alcohol-related self efficacy mediates the association between evaluations of the potential negative consequences of drinking and self-reported drinking (Kuther, 2002; Kuther & Higgins-D'Alessandro, 2003; Kuther & Timoshin, 2003). My current work refines and tests this social cognitive model of alcohol use, as well as determines how to apply it to reduce binge drinking by college students.

Violence and Victimization
A second area of my work concerns the effects of exposure to violence and victimization by violence during childhood and adolescence. One of my studies examined the types and extent of community violence experienced by young adolescents from a small suburban city (Kuther & Fisher, 1998). This study demonstrated that victimization was associated with several psychosocial variables, assertiveness served as a protective factor against victimization, and that social support mediated the relation between victimization and distress. Recent work in this area includes a review of the literature on the developmental consequences of exposure to violence (Kuther, 1999), a theoretical paper that discusses the potential consequences of exposure to community violence for moral development (Kuther & Wallace, in press), and an examination of college students' experiences with violence (Kuther & Taliercio, 2001).

Risky Behavior
A third line of research examines risky behavior on the part of adolescents and young adults. Some of my work examines the relationship between moral reasoning and engagement in risky behaviors with high school students. Specifically, I examined the role of perceived competence as a mediator of the association between moral reasoning and engagement in risky activities including substance use and antisocial behavior (Kuther, 2000). In a second study (Kuther & Higgins-D’Alessandro, 2000) I examined how perceptions of risk behaviors as moral, social conventional or personal choices moderate the relationship between Kohlbergian-style moral reasoning and engagement in risky behaviors including alcohol and substance use, sexual activity, antisocial behavior, and suicide ideation. The next step in this research is to determine how adolescents and young adults come to perceive risk behaviors as moral, social, or personal choices. In addition, a current research project examines associations among perceived competence, identity development, social cognitive variables, and self-reported engagement in substance use and antisocial behaviors.

Student Development
In addition to the above, I am also interested in assisting students in their professional development. My first book, The Psychology Major’s Handbook (Wadsworth/Thomson Learning), now in it's second edition, is designed to help undergraduates decide whether to major in psychology, succeed in an undergraduate psychology program, learn about jobs available to those with a BA/BS in psychology (and how to prep for them), and apply to graduate school in psychology. Graduate Study in Psychology: Your Guide to Success guides students in the admissions process. Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World (Wadsworth/Thomson; co-authored with Bob Morgan at Texas Tech University; 2nd edition), explores the range of career opportunities available with a bachelor's or graduate degree in psychology. A series of specialized career books examines graduate-level paths: Your Career in Psychology: Psychology and Law, Your Career in Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Your Career in Psychology: Clinical and Counseling Psychology. A forth book in this series, on Health and Sport Psychology, is planned, but a release date is not yet available. Finally, a coedited volume, Life After Graduate School in Psychology: Insider's Advice from New Psychologists, details traditonal and alternative career paths taken by new psychologists, in their own voices.

Over nearly a decade I've presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association on issues particularly relevant to students, such as organizational strategies for completing the dissertation (Kuther, 1998, 2004), writing a curriculum vitae for academic positions (Kuther, 1998, 2003), publishing tips (Kuther, 1999; 2000; 2002), reforming graduate education (Kuther, 2000), careers in psychology (Kuther, 2004), conducting research with undergradutes (Kuther, 2004), and how to foster student participation at professional conferences (Kuther, 1999). I have chaired and co-chaired symposia oriented towards students at meetings of the American Psychological Association on the research process (Tentoni & Kuther, 1997), managing the doctoral dissertation (Primavera & Kuther, 1998), and constructing the curriculum vitae for academic and clinical positions (Kuther, 1998). I have published on fostering student participation in professional conferences (Kuther, 1998) and writing the dissertation (Kuther, 1999), and doctoral training in applied developmental psychology (Kuther, 1996).

Ethics
Finally, my work has examined ethical issues that arise in practice and applied research with at-risk children and adolescents (Kuther, 1997; Kuther, 2001; Kuther, 2002; Kuther, 2003), and with older adults (Kuther, 1999). In collaborative empirical work, I have examined adolescent views on whether researchers should violate confidentiality if they discover that minor research participants are in jeopardy (Fisher et al., 1996). My current work in this area examines how informed consent processes and statements of confidentiality influence college students' decisions to participate in research studies, as well as their responses to questions about risky behavior.

With regard to the teaching of research ethics, I have assisted in developing and testing a curriculum for integrating research ethics instruction into the undergraduate psychology curriculum (Fisher & Kuther, 1997). My current work examines the use of cases to integrate ethics into the undergraduate psychology curriculum (Kuther, 2002; Kuther & Bruzzese, 2001). I have also presented on the Graduate Research Ethics Education Project, a six-year project sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (Kuther, 1997). Finally, recent articles (Kuther, 2002; Kuther, 2003) and conference presentations (Kuther, 2000a; Kuther 2000b; Kuther, 2002) within this area have focused on ethical issues that arise in teaching and conducting research as well as college student perspectives on the ethical basis of professors' actions (Kuther, 2002).

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Gimme Your Lunch Money: A Guide to Bullies and Bullying

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Each day hundreds of thousands of children dread going to school and facing the taunts, jeers, and humiliation wrought by bullies. Three out of four elementary school children report being bullies, victims, or both bullies and victims. It's clear that bullying is pervasive within our schools and neighborhoods.

Contrary to popular belief, bullying is not a normal part of growing up. Victims of bullying suffer psychological and sometimes physical scars that last a lifetime. For example, victims of bulling often suffer from fear, health problems, unfulfilling peer relationships, and poor school performance. Victims of bullying often turn their anger inward and develop problems with depression and anxiety. But, it's not just victims who are hurt by bullying. Bullies fail to learn how to cope, manage their emotions, and communicate effectively - skills vital to success in the adult world. Without intervention, bullies are more likely to engage in delinquency and, as adults, be convicted of serious crimes, drunk driving convictions, and spousal abuse.

How do you help a child who is bullied? Parents often feel powerless to protect their victimized children. It's painful to watch your child suffer. Similarly, teachers are often unaware of the problem or overburdened and ill equipped to help. We know that bullying causes long term damage to children - victims and bullies alike. After conducting research on violence and child and adolescent development for the past decade, I believe that it's essential that parents and teachers understand what we've learned about bullying and use this information to help children learn how to help themselves.

Throughout this book we'll discuss the problem of bullying. More importantly, we'll talk about what you can do to stop bullying and help your child, whether he or she is a victim or bully. Understanding and Ending Schoolyard Bullying is organized into three parts. Part I explains the problem in detail: What is bullying, what causes it, and what are characteristics of bullies and victims? In Part II, we explore solutions to empower children. Designed especially for parents, Part II emphasizes what you can do to help your child and yourself, focusing on skill building and self-empowerment for children, including tips for enhancing social skills, emotional intelligence, stress management, and anger management. The advice is also useful for teachers who want to help children in their classes grow up into strong and confident adults. Part III is intended for teachers and offers specific advice on how to help bullies and victims within school settings. Part III discusses how to intervene in bullying situations, in-class activities help you to create a classroom community that doesn't tolerate bullying, and information on how to create an anti-bullying program at your school. The Appendix includes suggested reading for children, parents, and teachers, sample surveys to gather bullying-related information, and web resources for model programs and other sources of assistance. In all, parents, teachers, and school personnel will find Understanding and Ending Schoolyard Bullying invaluable for addressing the problem of bullying, preventing violence, and empowering children.

Table of Contents

Part I: Understanding Bullying

Chapter 1: Bullying and Schoolyard Violence in the New Millennium
What Is Bullying?
Violence in Today's Schools: How is School-Life Different Today?
Stress in Childhood
Friends are Important: Role of Peers in Healthy Development
Keys to Remember

Chapter 2: What is Bullying?
The Many Faces of Bullying
Identifying Bullying
Prevalence of Bullying: Will Your Child be Bullied?
Not All Bullies Are Boys: Gender Differences in Bullying
Bullying Through the Years
Myths About Bullying
Keys to Remember

Chapter 3: Understanding the Bully: Why Do Children Bully?
Who is the bully?
Types of Bullies
Are Kids Born Bullies? Personality and Emotional Influences on Bullying
Are Kids Made Bullies? Family and Parenting Influences on Bullying
Is it Peer Pressure? Peer Influences on Bullying
A Society of Bullies: Societal Attitudes and Pressures Toward Bullying
Keys to Remember

Chapter 4 : Understanding the Victim: Who is Likely to Be Bullied?
Types of Victims
Are Kids Born Victims? Personality and Emotional Influences on Bullying
Are Kids Made Victims? Family and Parenting Influences on Bullying
What Role Do Peers Play in Victimization?
Keys to Remember

Chapter 5: Reasons for Helping Victims and Bullies: Long-Term Consequences of Bullying
Why Help the Victim? Hazards of Victimization for Child Development
Why Help the Bully? How Being a Bully Harms Your Child's Development
Keys to Remember

Part II: Helping Your Child

Chapter 6: Helping Victims
Identifying Victims: How to Know If Your Child is the Victim of Bullying
Strategies for Talking About Bullying
Tips for Dealing with Bullying: What Your Child Can Do
More Tips for Dealing with Bullying: What You Can Do
Keys to Remember

Chapter 7: Empowering Your Child: Preventing Victimization
Social Intelligence: Understanding People and Relationships
Overcoming Shyness
Friendship
Helping Your Child to Make Friends
Promoting Confidence and Self-Esteem
Help Your Child to Manage Anxiety and Stress
Keys to Remember

Chapter 8: Helping Bullies
Identifying Bullies: How to Know if Your Child is a Bully
Adults' Roles in Bullying: How Adults Unwittingly Promote Bullying
Helping Bullies
Helping Bullies Manage Anger
Keys to Remember

Chapter 9: Prevention -- How Not to Raise a Bully
Emotional Intelligence
Raising a Healthy, Loving Child: The Importance of Limits and Consistent Discipline
Keys to Remember

Chapter 10: What Schools Can Do to Stop Bullying -- A Guide for Parents
How Schools Promote Bullying
School-Wide Prevention and Intervention: Changing the Bullying Culture of Your Child's School
Keys to Remember

Part III: Helping Your Students

Chapter 11: Intervening in Bullying Situations
Identifying Bullying
Responding to Bullying: What to Do
Keys to Remember

Chapter 12: Empowering Your Students
Addressing Bullying in Your Classroom: Activities and Discussion Ideas
Empowering Your Students: Activities and Discussion Ideas
Keys to Remember

Chapter 13: Implementing the Whole School Approach to Bullying Prevention
What Works
A Step-by-Step Approach to Ending Bullying at Your School
Keys to Remember from School Personnel: Practical Suggestions for Making it Work

Appendix A: Children's Books
Books About Bullying
Books about Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management
Books about Shyness and Friendship
Books about Assertiveness and Self Confidence
Books about Stress Management

Appendix B: Books for Parents
Books About Bullying
Books about Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management
Books about Shyness and Social Skills
Books about Assertiveness and Self Confidence
Books about Stress Management

Appendix C Books for Teachers
Books About Bullying
Books about Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management
Books about Shyness and Social Skills
Books about Assertiveness and Self Confidence
Books about Stress Management

Appendix D Sample Student Survey

Appendix E Sample Teacher Survey

Appendix F Sample Parent Survey

Appendix G Web Resources
Anti-Bullying and Resilience Promoting School-Based Programs
Bullying, School Safety, and Resilience Resources
Associations for Educators and School Professionals

Notes

Your Career in Psychology: Clinical and Counseling Psychology

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Differentiating Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Other Mental Health Professions
Psychiatrist
Social Worker
Counselor
Current Issues in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Elaine M. Heiby, Ph.D.

Chapter 2: Practice Careers
Activities of Practicing Psychologists
Employment Settings
Private Practice
College and University Counseling Centers
Community Mental Health Centers
Hospitals and Medical Centers
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Psychological Practice
Preparation for a Career in Psychological Practice
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Brick Johnstone, Ph.D.
Profile: Stuart Tentoni, Ph.D.
Profile: Marilu Price Berry, Ph.D.
Profile: Brian R. Snider, Ph.D.

Chapter 3: Careers in Public Health and Policy
What is Public Health?
Employment Settings
Career Tracks
Research
Politics
Program Development and Evaluation
Preparation for a Career in Public Health and Social Policy
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Simon H. Budman, Ph.D.
Profile: Monica Baskin, Ph.D.
Profile: APA's Congressional and Executive Branch Fellowship Program

Chapter 4: Psychologists in the Military
Activities of Psychologists in the Military
Personnel Selection and Classification
Personnel Training
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Direct Service
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Salary
Preparation for a Career in the Military
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Carrie M. Dorson, Psy.D.

Chapter 5: Forensic and Police Psychology Careers
Forensic Psychology
Activities of Forensic Psychologists
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Career in Forensic Psychology
Preparation for a Career in Forensic Psychology
Police Psychology
Activities of Police Psychologists
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Police Psychology
Preparation for a Career in Police Psychology
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Karen Franklin
Profile: Evan Nelson
Profile: Ellen Kirchman
Profile: Gary Kaufmann

Chapter 6: Consulting Careers
Management Consultant
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Career as a Management Consultant
Preparation for a Career as a Management Consultant
Executive Coach
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career as an Executive Coach
Preparation for a Career as an Executive Coach
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Steven Williams, Ph.D.
Profile: More Psychologists are Attracted to the Executive Coaching Field
Preparation for a Career as an Executive Coach

Chapter 7: Research and Academic Careers
A Career as a Professor
Activities and Professional Responsibilities
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career as a Professor
A Career in Research
Academia
Industry
Government
Social Service Agencies and Nonprofits
Preparation for a Teaching and Research Career
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Richard M. McFall, Ph.D.
Profile: Peter J. Snyder, Ph.D.

Chapter 8: Is a Career in Clinical or Counseling Psychology for You?
Master’s Degrees in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree?
What Does a Master’s Degree Entail?
Doctoral Degrees
Training Models
Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.
What does a Doctoral Degree Entail?
Licensure
Advancing Your Career: What You Can Do Now
Become Known by Your Professors
Obtain Research Experience
Obtain Applied Experience
Begin Preparing for Graduate Study
Recommended Readings
Web Resources

Your Career in Psychology: Psychology and Law

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:24:00 +0000

Learn about the field of psychology and law
Learn about the many exciting career opportunities in forensic psychology and psychology and law (including information about work settings, roles and responsibilities, and salaries)
Explore whether forensic psychology and psychology and law is for you
Learn about graduate programs in forensic psychology, legal psychology, and psychology and law

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Psychology and the Law
An Overview of Psychology and Law Forensic Evaluation
Research
Treatment
Consulting
Public Policy & Social Advocacy
Defining Psychology and Law, Legal Psychology, and Forensic Psychology
Forensic and Legal Psychologists in Academia Scope of the Professorial Career
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career as a Professor
Overview
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile 1.1: Lawrence Wrightsman, Jr., Ph.D.
Profile 1.2 : Robert D. Morgan, Ph.D.

Chapter 2: Forensic Evaluation and the Court
Forensic Evaluation Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Forensic Assessment
Training Tips for Careers in Forensic Psychology
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile 2.1: Karen Franklin, Ph.D.
Profile 2.1: Evan Nelson, Ph.D.

Chapter 3: Correctional and Police Psychology
Correctional Psychology Scope of the Discipline
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Correctional Psychology
Training Tips for a Career in Correctional Psychology
Police Psychology Scope of the Discipline
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Police Psychology
Training Tips for a Career in Police Psychology
Recommended Readings
Web Resources
Profile 3.1: Terrence W. DeMay, EdD

Chapter 4: Consulting Trial Consultant
Scope of the Discipline
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Career in Trial Consulting
Mediation
Expert Witness
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile 4.1: Eric Mart, Ph.D.

Chapter 5: Psychologists as Social Activists
Research Psychologists and Public Policy
Congressional Fellow or Staff Members
Political Consultant
Politician
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile 5.1: Scyatta Wallace, Ph.D.

Chapter 6 Is Psychology and Law for You?
Graduate Training in Psychology and the Law Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral Programs in Psychology and Law
Advancing Your Career: What You Can Do Now
Suggested Readings
Web Resources

References

Graduate Study in Psychology: Your Guide to Success

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:24:00 +0000

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Considering Graduate School in Psychology and Related Fields
The Master’s Degree
What Does a Master’s Degree Entail?
Master’s Degrees in Psychology and Related Fields
The Doctoral Degree
What Does a Doctoral Degree Entail?
PhD vs. PsyD
Doctoral Specialties in Psychology
What is Graduate School Like?
Doctoral Student Life
Graduate School: The Good and the Bad
Is Graduate School for You?
Questions to Consider
Reasons Not to Go to Graduate School
Should You Work First?

Chapter 2: Locating and Choosing Among Graduate Programs in Psychology
Locating Graduate Programs
Understand Training Models
Determine Your Goals
Print Sources for Locating Graduate Programs
Internet Sources for Locating Graduate Programs
Network to Locate Graduate Programs
Get Organized
Choose Programs
First Criterion: Accreditation
Second Criterion: Program Philosophy and Goals
Third Criterion: Do Your Qualifications Match the Program’s Prerequisites?
Fourth Criterion: Faculty
Additional Criteria for Evaluating Graduate Programs
Making Contact
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 3: Preparing for Graduate School: Improving Your Credentials
What Do Admissions Committees Look for?
GPA and GRE Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Faculty Perspectives
Secondary Admissions Criteria
How Can You Improve Your Credentials?
Your GPA
Preferred Course Work
Can You Raise Your GPA?
What If It’s too Late?
Practical Experience and Your Graduate School Application
Research Experience
Field Experience
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 4: Overview of the Application Process
Components of the Application
Application Forms
Personal Statement
Graduate Admissions Examination (GRE)
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae
Overall Presentation
Preparing for Graduate Admissions: Timetable
Financial Aid: How Will I Pay for Graduate School?
Requesting Aid
Teaching Assistantship
Research Assistantship
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students
Box 2: Sample Curriculum Vitae

Chapter 5: The Graduate Record Exam
The GRE General Test
GRE General Test Facts
When Should You Take the GRE General Test?
Verbal Section of the GRE
Quantitative Section of the GRE
Analytical Writing Section of the GRE
Scoring of the GRE
Preparing for the GRE General Test
Should You Ever Retake the GRE?
GRE Subject Test in Psychology
GRE Psychology Test Facts
Content of the GRE Psychology Test
Conquering Test Anxiety
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 6: Personal Statements and Admissions Essays
Essay Topics: What Can You Expect to Write About?
On the Autobiographical Statement
Admissions Essay as Process
Assess Yourself
Review Your List of Programs
Getting Started: Dealing with Writer’s Block
Remember to Respond to the Questions Posed
Revising and Polishing Your Essay
More Admissions Essay Tips
Box 1: Questions to Consider as You Prepare Your Essay
Box 2: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 7: Letters of Recommendation
What Do Admissions Committees Request?
Who To Ask?
Who Not to Ask
Approaching Referees
What if You’ve Been out of School for a While?
Provide Your Referees with Information
About Confidentiality
How to Get Good Letters of Recommendation
Show Interest
Enroll in Classes that Get You Noticed
Participate in Class
Get Research Experience
Box 1: Behaviors that Faculty Appreciate in Class
Box 2: What Not to Do: How to Irritate a Faculty Member
Box 3: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 8: I've Submitted My Application: Now What?
What to Expect
Should You Make Contact?
When to Make Contact
When Not to Make Contact
Waiting: What to Do Now?
Hearing Back
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 9: The Interview
Purpose of the Interview
What to Expect
Preparing for the Interview
During the Interview
Common Interview Questions
What to Ask
Interviewing Tips
Managing Social Situations
Stress Management: Coping with the Interview
After the Interview
Box 1: Tips from Graduate Students

Chapter 10: Decision Time
Evaluating Offers and Graduate Programs
Notifying Graduate Programs
Being Wait Listed
Rejection
Why are students rejected?
How to Proceed After Rejection
Box 1: Advice from Graduate Students

Chapter 11: Transition to Graduate School
Graduate School: A New Beginning
Scope
New Tasks
Endless Reading
De-Emphasis on Grades
Emphasis on Professional Development
Generating Knowledge
Relationships Matter
Establish Independence
Politics
Characteristics of Successful Students
Your Relationship with Your Advisor and Mentor
Differences Between Advisors and Mentors
Choosing a Mentor
Take Your Advisor’s Perspective
Understand the Other Side: Learn About Mentoring
Graduate Student Responsibilities
Easing Your Transition
Getting Organized: How Do You Begin?
Start a Research Journal
Deal with Stress

References
Appendix: Recommended Readings and Web Resources

Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:24:00 +0000

Refer to Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology to help you:

Learn about the field of industrial/organizational psychology
Learn about the many exciting career opportunities in industrial and organizational psychology (including information about work settings, roles and responsibilities, and salaries)
Explore whether industrial/organizational psychology is for you
Learn about graduate programs in forensic psychology, legal psychology, and psychology and law

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing Work Psychology
Fields of Study Industrial Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Human Factors
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Bobbie Raynes, M. S., Personnel Research Associates, Inc.

Chapter 2: Careers in Human Resources
Careers in Human Resources Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement
Wage and Salary Administration
Job Analysis
Training and Development
Employee Benefits and Services
Employee and Labor Relations
Human Resource Generalist
Evaluating Careers in Human Resources
Preparation for a Career in Human Resources
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Mark Kremen, MS, Internal Consultant
Profile: Rhonda Duffie, M.S., PHR, Pfizer

Chapter 3: Consultant
Management Consultant Advantages and Disadvantages of Management Consulting
Preparing for Careers in Management Consulting
Research Consultant Market Research
Data Mining
Executive Coach
Expert Witness
Recommended Reading
Web Resources
Profile: Amy Podurgal, M. S., Square Peg Consulting, Inc.
Profile: Hilary R. Weiner, PhD, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Chapter 4: Product Development and Environmental Design
Commercial or Industrial Design Assistant
Usability Specialist
Environmental Designer
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Russ Branaghan, PhD, Fitch, Inc.
Profile: Robert R. Tyler, PhD, Crown Consulting, Inc.

Chapter 5: Academic and Research Careers
A Career as a Professor Types of Academic Institutions
A Professor's Work
Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career as a Professor
Training and Preparation for a Career as a Professor
A Career in Research Academia
Industry
Government and Military
Social Service Agencies and Nonprofits
Careers in Research: Preparation and Salary
Careers in the Military Activities of Psychologists in the Military
Military Career: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Salary
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Profile: Susan A. Ferguson, PhD, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Profile: Deborah L. Gebhardt, PhD, Human Performance Systems, Inc.

Chapter 6: Is Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Human Factors for You?
Graduate Study in Work Psychology Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Advancing Your Career: What You Can Do Now
Suggested Reading
Web Resources
Profile: Temea Simmo

Life After Graduate School in Psychology: Insider's Advice from New Psychologists

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:23:00 +0000

New psychologists share their experiences in a variety of traditional and alternative career settings.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Today's New Psychologist: Traditional and Emerging Paths

Tara L. Kuther, Corey J. Habben & Robert D. Morgan

Part 1

Academic & Research Roles for New Psychologists

Chapter 2: Teaching-Oriented Institutions: And Those Who Can't
Anne Ferrari

Chapter 3: Doctoral Institutions: On the Other Side of the Fence
Lisa Y. Flores & Robert D. Morgan

Chapter 4: Interdisciplinary Medical Setting: The Multiple Roles of a Health Psychologist
Marilu Price Berry

Chapter 5: Medical School & Center: The Merger of Developmental Psychology and Pediatric Asthma Education
Jean-Marie Bruzzese

Part 2: Practice & Clinical Roles for New Psychologists

Chapter 6: University Counseling Center: Bridging the Gap between University Counseling Centers and Academia
Jeanne Hinkelman

Chapter 7: Independent Practice: Alive or Dead?
Deborah Vineberg

Chapter 8: Group Practice: Adapting Private Practice to the New Marketplace
Corey Habben

Chapter 9: Community Mental Health Center: Opportunities for Supervising Empirically Validated Treatment Protocols
Julianne Smith-Boydston

Chapter 10: Forensic Psychology: Exciting Career Opportunities in the Legal Arena
Shawn Roberson

Chapter 11: Military Psychology: An Army Clinical Psychologist
Joshua Friedlander

Chapter 12: Correctional Psychology: Looking Beyond the Bars

Shelia Holton

Chapter 13: School Psychology in Non-traditional Settings: Alternative Roles and Functions in Psychological Service Delivery

Terri Teague & Richard Gilman

Part 3: Business Roles for New Psychologists

Chapter 14: Management Consultation: Improving Organizations
Jane Kasserman

Chapter 15: Quantitative Analysis: Life as a Quant Jock with a Ph.D. in Social Psychology
Jodi Steele

Chapter 16: Software Designer: Psychologists in the Software Industry
Christopher Chapman

Chapter 17: Executive Management: Helping Executives Manage their Organizations through Organizational and Market Research

Steve Williams

Part 4: Applied Roles for New Psychologists

Chapter 18: Public Health: Career Opportunities for Psychologists in Public Health
Monica Baskin

Chapter 19: Trial Consulting: Moving Psychology into the Courtroom
Cindy Kludt Andrews

Chapter 20: Sports Psychology: Locker Room Confessions
Jennifer Carter

Chapter 21: Disaster Psychology: Keep Clients Out of Your Office - Get into the Field!
Teri Elliott

Chapter 22: Research Consultation: Psychologists as Research Consultants
Erika Taylor, Dionne Dobbins, & Darren Woodruff

Chapter 23: New Psychologists Online: Changing the Face of Psychology Through Technology
Richard Van Haveren, Corey J. Habben, & Tara L. Kuther

Conclusion

Chapter 24: Our Future is Up To Us: The New Psychologist's Role in Shaping the Profession

Corey J. Habben , Robert D. Morgan, & Tara L. Kuther

Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:23:00 +0000

Refer to Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World to help you:

Decide if psychology is right for you
Take an active role in your education and prepare for your career
Learn about the many exciting career opportunities available with an undergraduate degree in psychology (including information about work settings, roles and responsibilities, and salaries)
Learn about the expanded career opportunities that are available with a graduate degree in psychology (including information about work settings, roles and responsibilities, and salaries)
Find a job after graduation
Explore whether or not to pursue an advanced degree
Learn how to apply to graduate school

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing an Eclectic Field with Diverse Career Opportunities
What is Psychology?
Careers in Psychology: Teaching, Research, and Practice
The Key to Choosing a Major and Career: Understanding Yourself
Why Major in Psychology?
Tips for Success
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Psychology for You?

Chapter 2: Considering Your Psychology Career
Getting a Job After Graduation
Graduate School in Psychology
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Graduate School for You?

Chapter 3: Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology
Careers in the Ivory Tower: Psychologists as Professors
Research Careers In and Out of the Ivory Tower
Careers in the Military
Careers in Publishing and Writing
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is an Advanced Career in Psychology for You?

Chapter 4: Counseling and Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Career Opportunities with a Bachelors Degree
Career Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is a Clinical or Counseling Psychology for You?

Chapter 5: School Psychology
School Psychology
Career Opportunities with a Bachelors Degree
Career Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is School Psychology for You?

Chapter 6: Legal and Forensic Psychology
Psychology and Law: What Is It?
Psychology and Law: Employment Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree
Psychology and Law: Employment Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Suggested Websites
Checklist: Is a Legal or Forensic Psychology for You?

Chapter 7: Health and Sport Psychology
Health Psychology
Sport Psychology
Opportunities with a Baccalaureate Degree
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is a Sport or Health Psychology for You?

Chapter 8: Biopsychology, Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuropsychology
Biopsychology
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Biopsychology, Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuropsychology for You?

Chapter 9: Industrial, Organizational, and Human Factors Psychology
Industrial Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Human Factors
Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's degree
Career Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Work Psychology for You?

Chapter 10: Experimental, Cognitive, and Quantitative Psychology, and Psychometrics
Experimental Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Quantitative Psychology
Psychometrics
Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree
Career Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Are Experimental and Quantitative Areas of Psychology for You?

Chapter 11: Social and Consumer Psychology
Social Psychology
Consumer psychology
Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree
Career Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Social or Consumer Psychology for You?

Chapter 12: Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree
Suggested Readings
Web Resources
Checklist: Is Developmental Psychology for You?

The Psychology Major's Handbook

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:22:00 +0000

Designed to accompany students through the college years, from choosing a psychology major to figuring out what to do after college.

Refer to The Psychology Major's Handbook to help you:

Decide if psychology is right for you
Take an active role in your education
Identify and take advantage of resources that your school offers
Study efficiently with strategies that help you improve your time management, reading, note-taking, and test-taking skills
Write effective psychology papers using APA style
Learn about the many exciting career opportunities available with an undergraduate degree in psychology
Find a job after graduation: the best guidance on locating openings, completing applications, writing resumes and cover letters, and interview strategies
Explore whether or not to pursue an advanced degree-- the benefits, job outlooks, different degrees, and career specialties

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Scope of Psychology

Subfields within Psychology

Differences Among Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counselors, and Social Workers

Overview of The Psychology Major’s Handbook

Student Links

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:21:00 +0000

Study Resources
Study Tips
How to Learn in Class
How to Perform Better on Tests
How to Study
How to Write Term Papers
Strunk's Elements of Style
Sites to Promote Academic Success
The Six Hour D...and How to Avoid It
So You Wanna Improve Your Study Skills?
Interactive Study Guide (great site!)

Time Management
Manage Your Time
Blank Hourly Schedule
Blank Weekly Schedule (in Half-Hour Slots)
Sample Weekly Study Schedule
More on Time Management and Schedules
Time Management Tips

Reading and Note-Taking
Remembering What You Read
How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Reading Strategies
Barriers To Effective Listening in Class
Making Notes Instead of Taking Notes

Writing & Speaking
Writing Psychology Papers (Essential Resource!)
APA Research Style Crib Sheet
Structuring Your Paper
Writing Guides
So You Wanna Deliver an Effective Speech?
Tips for Scientific Writing

Plagiarism
Plagiarism: What it is and How to Avoid it
What is Plagiarism?
Avoiding Plagiarism

Internet Research: Evaluating Sources
Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages
A Student's Guide to Research on the WWW
Evaluating WWW Sources

Graduate School and Careers
Walsh's Pursuing Graduate School Page
Graduate Study in Psychology
Careers in Psychology
Pursuing Psychology Career Page
Interesting Careers in Psychology
Alternative Careers in Psychology
About Graduate School

Journal Resources
Response Journal Suggestions
Beginning a Journal

Professional Associations
Psi Chi, Honor Society in Psychology
Society for Research on Adolescence
Society for Research in Child Development
Association for Moral Education
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society
Assoc. for Practical and Professional Ethics
Eastern Psychological Association
Midwestern Psychological Association
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
Southeastern Psychological Association
Southwestern Psychological Association
Western Psychological Association

Courses

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:20:00 +0000

PSY 210 Child Psychology
PSY 211 Adolescent Psychology
PSY 222 The Adult Years
PSY 346 Moral Development
PSY 412 Advanced Developmental Psychology

[Links to course pages are under construction]

Contact

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:20:00 +0000

WCSU
181 White Street

Danbury, CT 06810

203.837.8694

kuther @ wcsu.edu

About

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:19:00 +0000

Given the links below to info about, and references to, my work, I'll be concise:

I'm a tenured associate professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University where I teach courses in child, adolescent, and adult psychology and conduct research on social cognition and risky activity with adolescents and young adults. I received my PhD in Developmental Psychology at Fordham University (Bronx, NY) and I've taught at a diverse bunch of institutions: Lehman College (CUNY), Fordham University, Iona College, and Teachers College, Columbia University. It's been a wild ride...

About My Research and Scholarly Work

Recent Publications

Recent Presentations

Books

PowerProf — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:36:00 +0000

For more info, follow each title's link.

The Psychology Major's Handbook, Second Edition

Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World

Life After Graduate School in Psychology: Insider's Advice from New Psychologists

Graduate Study in Psychology: Your Guide to Success

Your Career in Psychology: Psychology and Law

Your Career in Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Your Career in Psychology: Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Gimme Your Lunch Money: A Guide to Bullies and Bullying

The Psychology Major's Handbook, First Edition