Psychology Aweigh: History of Clinical Psychology in the United States Navy, 1900-88

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This publication catalogues the accomplishments that have taken place in clinical psychology within the U.S. Navy since the turn of the century. The author illustrates the changing attitudes toward clinical psychology, not only in the Navy but also in civilian life. An epilogue describes what it is like to be a Navy Clinical Psychologist, along with a look at what the future holds in store for this field. CONTENTS FOREWORD PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Prologue 1. The Beginnings of Clinical Psychology 2 . Before World War I 3 . World War I 4 . Between the Wars 5 . World War II 6 . Enter the Medical Service Corps 7 . The Korean War 8 . The Vietnam Era 9 . The Training Program at Bethesda 10. Women in Clinical Psychology and the Armed Forces 11. The Chief Clinical Psychologists, 1944-1988 12 . The Civilian Consultants 13 . Early Standards for Recruits 14. The Introduction of Binet- 15 . Recruit Screening in World War I 16 . Recruit Screening in World War II 17 . The Search for an Actuarial (Statistical) 18 . The Marginal Recruit 19. Introduction 20 . Administration and Management 21 . Direct Mental Health Services 22 . Duty with the Operating Forces-Not Just in the Nav 23. Research 24 . The Personal World of a Navy Clinical Psychologist 25 . The Future of Clinical Psychology in the U.S. Navy APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 3 NAME AND AUTHOR INDEX SUBJECT INDEX