Identity salience model: A paradigm for integrating multiple identities in clinical practice.

The manuscript presents an identity salience model for clinical practice and psychotherapy research. The model seeks to incorporate contemporary social identity theory and ecological theory, as well as an appreciation of individuals' multiple identities without necessitating a hierarchy of oppression. A clinical case example utilizing the identity salience model is presented.

Memory performance in abstinent 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") users.

Research with animals and humans has suggested that acute and subacute use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA "ecstasy") may lead to memory impairment. However, research is limited by (1) low power due to small sample sizes, (2) the possible confound of polydrug use, and (3) the failure to consider intelligence as a covariate. The present study compared the memory performance on the Wechsler Memory Scale-III of 26 abstinent (2-wk.

The psychological report: a review of current controversies.

A summary of the most frequent controversies in report writing is covered. These include length, readability, acknowledging use of poorly validated measures, use of computer-based narratives, inclusion of test scores, degree of integration, inclusion of client strengths, and development of a feedback report. Available research is summarized along with suggestions for future research.

Ethnography as metaphor in psychotherapy training.

The utilization of ethnography as a tool in psychotherapy training appears to be unique to the literature and a substantive departure from pedagogical approaches of the past. Although EPPM may have limitations, its unique advantages make it a viable alternative or supplement to current methods of instruction in psychotherapy.

Owls and larks in hypnosis: individual differences in hypnotic susceptibility relating to biological rhythms.

In 1986 Coleman developed the Owl and Lark Questionnaire to differentiate morning people from evening people, with owl individuals being more alert during the evening phase and lark individuals being more alert during the morning phase. Rossi has hypothesized that the bimodal peaks of hypnotizability found by Aldrich and Bernstein in 1987 were caused by alterations in owl and lark circadian rhythms. In the current study I used the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility, Form A to test compliance with hypnotic suggestions among 42 graduate students at three times of the day: in the morning, in the evening, and, as a control, in the middle of the night.