American Board of Professional Psychology

About: American Board of Professional Psychology is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Psychoanalytic theory & Mental health. The organization has 83 authors who have published 93 publications receiving 1820 citations. The organization is also known as: ABPP.

A Cube Model for Competency Development: Implications for Psychology Educators and Regulators

Abstract: This article provides a conceptual framework for training in professional psychology focused on the construct of competency. The authors present a 3-dimensional competency model delineating the domains of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that serve as the foundation required of all psychologists, the domains of functional competencies that broadly define what psychologists do, and the stages of professional development from doctoral education to lifelong learning through continuing education. The goal in presenting this model is to provide a conceptual frame of reference for those responsible for psychology education, credentialing, and regulation.

Assessing relative risks of infection and rejection: a meta-analysis using an immune function assay.

Abstract: Background Long-term use of immunosuppressants is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in transplant recipients A simple whole blood assay that has US Food and Drug Administration clearance directly assesses the net state of immune function of allograft recipients for better individualization of therapy A meta-analysis of 504 solid organ transplant recipients (heart, kidney, kidney-pancreas, liver and small bowel) from 10 US centers was performed using the Cylex ImmuKnow assay Methods Blood samples were taken from recipients at various times posttransplant and compared with clinical course (stable, rejection, infection) In this analysis, 39 biopsy-proven cellular rejections and 66 diagnosed infections occurred Odds ratios of infection or rejection were calculated based on measured immune response values Results A recipient with an immune response value of 25 ng/ml adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was 12 times (95% confidence of 4 to 36) more likely to develop an infection than a recipient with a stronger immune response Similarly, a recipient with an immune response of 700 ng/ml ATP was 30 times (95% confidence of 8 to 112) more likely to develop a cellular rejection than a recipient with a lower immune response value Of note is the intersection of odds ratio curves for infection and rejection in the moderate immune response zone (280 ng/ml ATP) This intersection of risk curves provides an immunological target of immune function for solid organ recipients Conclusion These data show that the Cylex ImmuKnow assay has a high negative predictive value and provides a target immunological response zone for minimizing risk and managing patients to stability

The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness and Reading and Spelling Achievement Eleven Years Later

Abstract: This study reports follow-up data from 24 teenagers (mean age = 17 years; 11 boys and 13 girls) who had participated in a study of phonological analysis and reading and spelling abilities 11 years earlier, when they were enrolled in kindergarten. The results indicated that phonological awareness ability assessed during kindergarten (via the Auditory Analysis Test) was a significant predictor of word identification and spelling skills 11 years later, when both socioeconomic status and vocabulary development were controlled. In contrast, socioeconomic status, vocabulary development, word recognition, and spelling achievement assessed at kindergarten were not significantly correlated with reading and spelling achievement 11 years later. Results are discussed regarding the relative stability of phonological awareness and the importance of this awareness as a precursor to the development of word identification and spelling skills.

Comparison of premorbid and postinjury mmpi-2 profiles in late postconcussion claimants.

Abstract: A comparison of premorbid and postinjury MMPI-2 profiles was performed in 23 patients with mild cranial/cervical injuries. All claimants attributed major personality change to their injuries during the course of compensation-related neuropsychological examinations. Their premorbid MMPI-2 profiles were all abnormal and the modal code-type indicated somatoform psychopathology. The post-accident MMPI profiles showed continuous somatization trends, but they unexpectedly showed (a) increased defensiveness and (b) a general decrease in global psychopathology. The findings did not support an eggshell plaintiff theory of chronic postconcussive complaints. The view that chronic postconcussive complaints require a wider focus on non-neuropsychological factors is enhanced.

The role of a language scale for infant and preschool assessment.

Abstract: The PLS-4 (Preschool Language Scale, 4th edition) is a psychometrically sound instrument constructed to assess language skills in children from birth to 6 years 11 months. It is a useful diagnostic and research tool that can be used to identify current comprehension and expressive language skills and can measure changes in language skills over time. The test is individually administered and includes tasks that assess skills in the areas of preverbal behaviors, as well as linguistic skills in the areas of semantics, morphology, syntax, integrative language skills, and preliteracy skills. Extensive reliability and validity evidence are presented. The test has been used extensively in research examining language development of young children from different home environments, children with identified medical conditions, and children participating in a variety of habilitation and intervention programs. Both the previous edition (PLS-3) and the new PLS-4 English and Spanish editions are used extensively in clinical, medical, and research settings to examine developmental language patterns of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.