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We conducted a random national survey of 100 doctoral, 100 comprehensive, and 100 baccalaureate institutions to determine the current state of the undergraduate health psychology course. We found clear evidence of a maturing course with much greater commonality in name (health psychology), theoretical foundation (the biopsychosocial model), and course content (e.g., smoking, heart disease, stress, chronic illness) than reported in the past. Also indicative of growth, 33% of all schools compared offered the course compared to only a quarter of schools offering the course 2 decades ago. Finally, we discuss the current state of health psychology and summaries of course content and teaching strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We illustrate the use of psychology student publications for teaching (a) principles in experimental methodology, (b) the use and interpretation of statistical tests, and (c) the quality and format of American Psychological Association (APA) writing style. We present several exercises for each of these topical areas using published examples of student scholarship as teaching tools. We also identify published instances of errors in design, statistical use, and APA style. We contend that using students’ scholarly publications can promote and reinforce development of research and writing skills that combine active participation and critical thinking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the student's grade expectations over the course of a semester. Rate of change in students interaction cumulative grade point average; Significance of influence on grade expectations; Feedback on the course work.

Assesses the effectiveness of a teaching strategy using different statistical tests in introductory statistics. Effects of general academic ability on student learning; Impact of computer usage on the decrease need of statistics teachers; Comparison between the selection skills of males and females.

Presents a list of textbooks on the history of psychology. Titles and authors of the articles; Details of projects, activities and demonstration used in studying the subject; Uses of the books in teaching psychology.

Assesses the skills and attitudes of college students associated with different approaches to teaching statistics. Comparison of skills among students with and without statistics course; Individual differences among students taking statistics; Efficiency of computer use in teaching statistics.

Identifies the program of career developments in and student assessment of the program's effectiveness in small private university. Ratings of value of information about careers and career implementation skills; Results of the assessment of students; Distribution of questionnaire to a random sample of majors.

Evaluates the effectiveness of a career development course for upper level psychology majors. Methodology used in the study; Information on the pre-course similarities and differences among psychology majors; Analysis of the course's content by examining students' reactions to each of the course's components.

Discusses a survey about the career options of college students who have majored in psychology. Employment opportunities of students who did not proceed with graduate and post-graduate studies; Occupation undertaken by psychology major graduates from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska; Rate of enrollment in psychology courses.

Presents a study that described the contents of a course in career development for students with advanced psychology major. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the course in developing cognitive skills, altering one's identity and increasing decisiveness about career plans; Details on the methodology used in the study; Reaction on discussions that focused on job descriptions and educational/career opportunities.

Focuses on a study which sought student and faculty evaluation of a team taught course in introductory psychology as a teaching method and an occasion for professional growth. Background on the concept of team teaching; Data and methods used; Findings and its implications.

Reports on the 1996 American Psychological Association convention. Honoring of Charles Brewer, editor of the periodical `Teaching of Psychology'; Works of Brewer; Members present in the convention.

Examines the role of faculty in students' preparation for post graduate life. Goals of liberal arts education; Types of study of the post graduate pursuits of psychology majors; Information on the proposed curricular revisions consisting of vocationally oriented programs.

Assesses the students' reactions regarding the effectiveness of colloquium series in stimulating career exploration and research among undergraduates. Identification of events associated with planning an undergraduate colloquium series; Issues which influence the implementation of the series; Effectiveness of the series in increasing student awareness regarding career alternatives.

Presents minutes of American Psychological Association Committee on Undergraduate Education. Committee members; Selection of presenters for the 1988 Series; Development of brochures used in advising children.

Deals with strategies to assess personal development students' performance in experiential group activities. Types of experiential activity; Effectiveness of grading strategies employed in experiential groups; Examination of grading techniques and academic achievements.

Discusses a study which evaluated a continuing education program for the American Psychological Association. Contents of the program; Topics included in the program; Results and discussion.