harnad@clarity.Princeton.EDU (Stevan Harnad) (03/26/91)
PSYCOLOQUY ISSN 1055-0143 Mon, 25 Mar 91 Volume 2 : Issue 4
A network mailing list for Mac users
A New Electronic Mailing List on Linguistics
Cognitive Science Postgraduate courses at Birmingham University
New book:Literacy
Technical Reports in Formal and Computational Linguistics
The Animal Rights Electronic Network
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From: "RICHARD S. LEHMAN" <R_LEHMAN%FANDM@pucc>
Subject: A network mailing list for Mac users
As an outgrowth of the Macintosh User Group meeting held last November at the
conference of the Society for Computers in Psychology (SCiP), we have started
an electronic mailing list for Mac users in academic psychology. We envision
the list as providing quick and, we hope authoritative, responses to Mac
questions, and for fast sharing of Mac information. The audience that we intend
includes individuals who are interested in both teaching and research; we are
not particularly interested in clinical applications.
The mailing list presently includes nearly 50 psychology researchers and
teachers who use the Macintosh. We hope to include you soon.
For more information, or to join the list, please contact:
Richard S. Lehman
Department of Psychology
Franklin & Marshall College
Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
R_LEHMAN@FANDM.BITNET
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From: linguist@uniwa.uwa.oz.au (LINGUIST Discussion List)
Subject: A New Electronic Mailing List on Linguistics
ANNOUNCING A NEW LIST LINGUIST@UNIWA.UWA.OZ.AU
A new list has been formed, which will serve as a place of
discussion for those issues which concern the academic discipline of
linguistics and related fields. The list is international in orientation,
and hopes to provide a forum for the community of linguists as they exist
in different countries. Though the list is moderated, and all submissions
are subject to editorial discretion, it has no areal, ideological or
theoretical bent, and discussion of any linguistic subfield is welcomed.
Membership of the list is open to all.
To subscribe to this list, please send a message to
LINGUIST-REQUEST@UNIWA.UWA.OZ.AU containing as its first and only
line the following:
SUBSCRIBE LINGUIST
Any other questions may be directed to:
LINGUIST-EDITORS@UNIWA.UWA.OZ.AU
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From: HARRIMWG@ibm3090.bham.ac.uk
Subject: Cognitive Science Postgraduate courses at Birmingham University
University of Birmingham
Graduate Studies in COGNITIVE SCIENCE
The Cognitive Science Research Centre at the University of Birmingham
comprises staff from the Departments/Schools of Psychology, Computer
Science, Philosophy and Linguistics, and supports teaching and
research in the inter-disciplinary investigation of mind and
cognition. The Centre offers both MSc and PhD programmes.
MSc in Cognitive Science
The MSc programme is a 12 month conversion course, including a 4 month
supervised project. The course places a particular stress on the
relation between biological and computational architectures.
Compulsory courses: AI Programming, Overview of Cognitive
Science, Knowledge Representation Inference and Expert Systems,
General Linguistics, Human Information Processing, Structures for Data
and Knowledge, Philosophical Questions in Cognitive Science,
Human-Computer Interaction, Biological and Computational
Architectures, The Computer and the Mind, Current Issues in Cognitive
Science.
Option courses: Artificial and Natural Perceptual Systems,
Speech and Natural Language, Parallel Distributed Processing.
It is expected that students will have a good degree in
psychology, computing, philosophy or linguistics.
Funding is available through SERC and HTNT.
PhD in Cognitive Science
For 1991 there are 3 SERC studentships available for PhD level
research into a range of topics including:
o computational modelling of emotion
o computational modelling of cognition
o interface design
o computational and psychophysical approaches to vision
Computing Facilities
Students have access to ample computing facilities, including networks
of Apollo, Sun and Sparc workstations in the Schools of Computer
Science and Psychology.
For further details, contact:
Dr. Mike Harris CSRC,
School of Psychology,
University of Birmingham, PO Box 363,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
Phone: +44 (21) 414 4913 (in UK: (021) 414 4913
Email: HARRIMWG@ibm3090.bham.ac.uk
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From: Helene Poissant <HPOISS@LAVALVM1.BITNET>
Subject: New book:Literacy
Hi netters,
This is to advise you about a new book:Literacy acquisition (1990) Edited
by Mark Spoelders, Rijksuniversiteit Gent (Belgium).
The table of contents is:
Marc Spoelders: Introduction
Nancy Torrance and David R. Olson: Children s understanding of ambiguity and
interpretation
Hazel Francis: Strategies and rules in learning to read and spell
Neil Mercer and Derek Edwards : developing shared understanding:
Theories, pedagogies and Educational Practice.
Lut Van Damme and Marc Spoelders: Metalinguistic Awareness and early reading.
A longitudinal study.
Denis Apotheloz: The development of cohesion in writing: Preliminary research
on anaphoric procedures and thematic planning in texts by children.
Regine Pierre, Danielle Bourcier, et al. : Acquisition of the system of
determiners by early readers.
Monique Boekaerts: Text structure, reading rate and reading comprehension.
Michel Page: Methodological issues in testing comprehension of texts
Helene Poissant: Inferential processes in the comprehension of short narratives
Filip Loncke: Sign language and reading in young deaf children.
Raymond Duval: Representation of texts: problems for research and prospects for
education.
Philip Yde and Marc Spoelders: Cohesion and narrative text quality.
A developmental study with beginning writers
Gissi Sarig and Shoshana Folman: Metacognitive awareness and theoretical
knowledge in coherence production.
Liliana Tolchinsky Landsmann: Early literacy development: Evidence from
different orthographic systems.
Publishing house J. Van In Grote
Universit Laval, T.S.E 13 th floor
Cite Universitaire
Ste-Foy, Quebec,
P.Qu Canada
G1K 7P4
tel: 418 656-7149
Helene Poissant edupolyan@asuacad 3/14/91 new book:Literacy
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From: fclrep@uni2a.unige.ch
Subject: Technical Reports in Formal and Computational Linguistics
Robin Clark, Luigi Rizzi, Eric Wehrli
Editors
Department of Linguistics
University of Geneva
No 1: Papers on Learnability and Natural Selection
---Robin Clark (144 pages)
The papers collected here develop a computational approach to
demonstrating the learnability property for a Principles & Parameters
approach to natural language. The model uses Genetic Algorithms to
develop a learner that is able to converge quickly and efficiently
despite the equivocal nature of the input evidence. Chapters 1 and 2
describe the general properties of the learner and relate the formal
model to linguistic evidence. Chapter 3 describes a computer simulation
of the learner. Chapter 4 summarizes and refines the results reported in
the earlier chapters.
No 2: Residual Verb Second and the Wh Criterion
---Luigi Rizzi (28 pages)
The Wh-Criterion is the principle which determines the S-structure
distribution and LF interpretation of wh-operators. Residual Verb
Second is a cover term for construction-specific applications of I to C
movement in non V-2 languages (Subject-Aux inversion in English, Subject
clitic inversion in French, obligatory inversion in Italian
interrogatives, etc.). This papers argues that residual V2 is triggered
in order to satisfy the Wh-Criterion and other related well-formedness
conditions.
To order, or for further information, contact: FCLREP@uni2a.unige.ch
Technical Reports
Department of Linguistics
University of Geneva
CH-1211 Geneva 4
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From: stephen clark <AP01@liverpool.ac.uk>
Subject: The Animal Rights Electronic Network
Here is a slightly updated account of The Animal Rights Electronic Network
Respond to the founder (info@org.aren.nic - or @nic.aren.org) not to me.
Stephen
Animal-Rights is a collection of unmoderated electronic mailing lists
for the discussion of the relationships between human and non-human
animals. These lists are administered via the Animal Rights Electronic
Network (AREN), an organization dedicated to providing mechanisms for
the exchange of ideas and information pertaining to the issues of animal
rights/welfare. Currently, the collection consists of two lists:
AR-Talk and AR-News. AR-Talk is an open discussion forum while AR-News
is a public news wire.
The purpose of these lists is to provide open channels where news,
ideas, philosophies, and concerns can be exchanged freely. Debates are
likely to occur as well as new friendships and associations. The
underlying premise behind these mailing lists is that information is
fundamental to forming sound beliefs as well as to making sound
decisions. These lists are open to anyone who is interested, regardless
of his/her opinion(s) on Animal Rights.
There are no restrictions on subject material other than it should be
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posting, and be in accordance with the spirit of the Internet (e.g., no
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Here is a list of topics likely to be addressed in these lists; it is,
by far, not complete:
Animal Rights Animal Liberation
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Postings to the lists should be directed to the appropriate address.
To initiate (or reply to) a DISCUSSION, send an e-mail message to:
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containing a descriptive subject line and the body of the message you
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To post a NEWS-RELATED item, send your message to:
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Appropriate postings to AR-News include: posting a news item, requesting
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Discussions on AR-News will NOT be allowed and we ask that any
commentary either be taken to AR-Talk or to private E-mail.
All administrative requests dealing with the AR lists (including
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For more information about The Animal Rights Electronic Network, you may
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PSYCOLOQUY ISSN 1055-0143 Mon, 25 Mar 91 Volume 2 : Issue 4
9th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children
Call for Abstracts: Third International Facet Theory Conference
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT HFS '91
Conference on Aggression and Violence, April 5-6
Human Behavior and Evolution Society: Call for papers / Annual Meeting
ICLS Conference Update
IJCAI-91 NLL Workshop - Call for Papers
Narrative and Psychotherapy Conference, May 10-12
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From: "Herman J. Woltring" <UGDIST@NICI.KUN.NL>
Subject: 9th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children
Not a subscriber to any of these lists, I should be grateful to get in
touch with researchers active in the field of highly gifted children and
adults. I am a member of Pharos, the Netherlands Society for Parents of
Gifted and Talented Children, and currently trying to liaison with re-
lated organisations abroad, in connection with the 9th World Conference
on Gifted and Talented Children "Talent for the Future" in The Hague,
The Netherlands, 29 July - 2 August, 1991. Pharos is currently preparing
a special programme within this conference.
The conference is being organised by colleagues at the Subfaculty of
Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nijmegen University, The Netherlands
at which I have a research associate status (email in particular). I shall
be happy to forward any queries to the organisers if received by email;
alternatively, you may get in touch with them directly as follows:
Conference Secretary, 9th WCGTC
P.O. Box 463, NL - 6500 AL NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands
FAX: +31.(0)80.515938, after approx. 1 April: +31.(0)80.615938
Tel. +31.(0)80.512526/8, ,, ,, ,, +31.(0)80.612526/8
dr ir Herman J. Woltring, M.Sc. (1971 Exp. Psych., Sussex Univ., U.K.)
<camarc@er.ele.tue.nl, camarc@heitue52.bitnet,
ugdist@nici.kun.nl, ugdist@hnykun53.bitnet>
Partner, CAMARC-project &
co-moderator, Biomch-L@HEARN.BITNET (Biomechanics & Movement Sciences)
Brussellaan 29, NL-5628 TB EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands
Tel. (private) +31.40.480869, voice/fax/modem +31.40.413744
CAMARC, for Computer Aided Movement Analysis in a Rehabilitation Context,
is a 2-year pilot study (1989/6 - 1991/3) under the Advanced Informatics in
Medicine action (AIM) of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC),
with academic, industrial, public-health, and independent partners from
Italy, France, U.K. and The Netherlands. Its scope is pre-normative and
precompetitive; a 3-4 year Main Phase is anticipated as of late 1991.
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From: Ruth Guttman <KPURG@HUJIVM1.BITNET>
Subject: Call for Abstracts: Third International Facet Theory Conference
Third International Facet Theory Conference
When: 16-20 June 1991
Where: The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Einstein Square, Jabotinsky Street
Jerusalem
FACET THEORY, developed by Louis Guttman, provides a systematic approach for
the conceptualization, observation, processing, and interpretation of
multivariate research problems. The Facet approach, together with its data
analysis procedures, has been applied with much success to a large number of
research areas - primarily in the social sciences; psychology,
sociology, communication, political science, business administration,
behavioral genetics - but also in engineering, medicine, architecture,
zoology, and others.
Main Topics: *Theoretical Advances in Facet Theory
*Application of Facet Theory Across a Broad Range
of Disciplines
*Facet Theory as a Tool for the Policy-Maker
Abstract Deadline: 15 April 1991
Submit: Abstract and four copies to:
Facet Theory Conference
Melia-Te'um Congress Organizers
P.O.B. 8388
Jerusalem 91082
ISRAEL
Tel. 972-2-667402, 637572
Fax. 972-2-637572
For additional information:
Ruth Guttman (Chair, Organizing Committee)
Department of Psychology
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: 972-2-883374
972-2-231421
Fax: 972-2-322545
Bitnet: KPURG @ HUJIVM1
Please note: Requests for additional information should include postal
address, and, where available, fax number and e-mail address.
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From: John Bailey <JBAILEY@ucf1vm.cc.ucf.edu>
Subject: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT HFS '91
The Human Factors Society invites students to volunteer their services at our
upcoming 35th Annual Meeting to be held at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel
from September 2-6, 1991. In exchange for eight hours of volunteer
assistance, students will receive reimbursement for their registration fees.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet human factors
professionals and to make potential contacts for future employment. If you
are interested in volunteering, or you know of anyone who might be interested,
please send name, address, phone number, and school to the address below.
Bennett Lauber
IBM Corporation D89/F131
555 Bailey Avenue
San Jose, CA 95141
Phone: (408) 463-2124
Internet: lauber@stlvm29.iinus1.ibm.com
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From: Jim Tedeschi <JTT58%ALBNYVM1.BITNET@UACSC2.ALBANY.EDU>
Subject: Conference on Aggression and Violence, April 5-6
Conference April 5-6, Albany, NY
Grievances and Interpersonal Violence
*When is a dispute likely to become physically violent?
*What role do third parties have in whether a fight escalates?
*Why do some people go to the police when they have a grievance while others
punish the offender themselves?
*How do people justify their violent behavior?
*What is the relationship between punishment and aggression?
*Why do people retaliate when attacked?
*Why do some people use coercion to influence others, while others use more
peaceful means?
These and other questions will be addressed at this interdisciplinary
conference on interpersonal violence. The conference will combine the
experimental study of aggression in the laboratory with the study of criminal
violence. Most of the speakers take a social interactionist approach. Such
an approach emphasizes the situational and interpersonal factors that elicit
violence, in particular the role of antagonists and third parties. From this
point of view violence is instrumental behavior --a means to achieve certain
goals. For example, it can be used to achieve compliance, resolve conflicts,
maintain honor, and to administer justice. Often, it is a form of informal
social control which is perceived as legitimate punishment from the actor's
point of view.
Organizers:
Richard B. Felson
Professor of Sociology, University at Albany
RBF41@Albnyvm1
James T. Tedeschi
Professor of Psychology, University at Albany
Jtt58@Albnyvm1
Presenters and Titles
James Averill
Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
"Illusions of Anger"
Mary Pat Baumgartner
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Rutgers University
"Discipline and Vengeance: A Cross-cultural Study of Violent Self-Help
in Families"
Arnold Buss
Professor of Psychology, University of Texas
"The Personality Trait of Aggressiveness"
Richard B. Felson
Professor of Sociology, University at Albany
"Sexual Coercion"
John Kleinig
Professor of Philosophy, John Jay School of Criminal Justice
"The Language of Aggression and Everyday Life"
Martin Patchen
Professor of Sociology, Purdue University
"Coercive and Non-coercive Actions as Responses to the Actions of a Rival"
Dean Pruitt
Professor of Psychology, University at Buffalo
"Procedural Choice in Social Conflict"
Mark C. Stafford
Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Washington
Jack P. Gibbs
Centennial Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University
"Disputes and the Efficacy of Control"
James T. Tedeschi
Professor of Psychology, University at Albany
"Grievances"
E-MAIL JTT58@ALBNYVM1
Hans Toch
Distinguished Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany
"Good Violence and Bad Violence: Self-Presentations of Aggressors"
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From: Randolph_Nesse@ub.cc.umich.edu
Subject: Human Behavior and Evolution Society: Call for papers / Annual Meeting
The Human Behavior and Evolution Society will hold its Third Annual Meeting
August 22-25, 1991, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Abstracts
are due April 1. For more information about the Meeting and the Society,
please contact Margo Wilson or Martin Daly, Department of Psychology,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1, Phone: (416)
525-9140, E-Mail: DALY@MCMASTER.CA.
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From: icls@anaxagoras.ils.nwu.edu
Subject: ICLS Conference Update
Registration materials for the International Conference on the Learning
Sciences have been sent out. In case you didn't receive materials and wish
to do so, please request information from:
Celia Duroe
The Institute for the Learning Sciences
Northwestern University
1890 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3142 USA
e-mail: duroe@aristotle.ils.nwu.edu
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From: David Powers (AG Siekmann) <powers@uklirb.informatik.uni-kl.de>
Subject: IJCAI-91 NLL Workshop - Call for Papers
CALL FOR PAPERS
Natural Language Learning
August 25 1991 - IJCAI Workshop - Sydney
Machine Learning and Natural Language are two areas of Artificial
Intelligence which not only overlap with each other, but with other
significant areas of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science.
The focus of this workshop is computational language learning
models. Primarily, we aim to bring together those who have
implemented language learning models, or aspects thereof. However,
we intend that computationally viable language learning theories
developed by Linguists and Psycholinguists will also be examined at
the workshop. In addition, Machine Learning or Natural Language
research which has not specifically been undertaken from a language
learning perspective may be considered relevant - in particular, for
example, work in Concept Learning and Semantic Representation.
Thus we wish to invite applications from all who have implemented
language learning programs, and we will further encourage
participation from those whose work could be of use in the
implementation of language learning systems.
A major goal will be the analysis of the various language
learning models to allow comparison and contrasting of the
theoretical perspective and hypotheses embodied, the implementation
techniques and learning algorithms, and the implications of the
virtues, failings and results of particular implementations and
modelling experiments.
Attendance will be by invitation, and the number of participants
will be strictly limited, probably to 35. It will be necessary to
charge a fee of $65 for each participant.
Issues
------
What technology and ideas can be imported into Natural Language
Learning from other areas of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive
Science?
Which phenomena, hypotheses and theories have been modelled, tested
or used in Natural Language Learning, and with what success?
To what extent do results in Natural Language Learning suggest the
need for a revision of Formal Language, Linguistic, Neural Network
and Psycholinguistic theory and application?
How broadly must we define Natural Language Learning - in particular,
do we need to learn simultaneously interpretation of both the symbolic
and grounded modalities?
Organizing Committee
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David M. W. Powers powers@informatik.uni-kl.de (or davidp@mqcomp.mqcs.mq.oz.au)
FB Informatik, Universitaet Kaiserslautern, 6750 Kaiserslautern FRG
+49-631-205 -3449 (Tel), -3200 or -3210 (Fax), -3455 (Sec)
Larry Reeker reeker@cs.ida.org
Institute for Defence Analyses, 1801 N. Beauregard St, Alexandria VA 22311-1772
+1-703 -845-3577 (Tel), -820-9680 (Fax)
Ephraim Nissan onomata@bengus.bitnet
Dept of Computer Science, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Submission Details
---------- -------
Prospective participants are encouraged to contact a member of the
symposium committee to obtain a more detailed description of the symposium
goals and issues. Participants should then submit an extended
abstract of a paper (1000-2000 words) and/or a personal bio-history of
work in the area (300-500 words) with a list of (up to 12) relevant
publications.
We will acknowledge your e-mail enquiries or submissions promptly, and
will deal with other forms of communication as quickly as possible.
Submissions should be sent by e-mail to powers=sub@informatik.uni-kl.de
(and/or reeker@cs.ida.org) by May 15th. If e-mail is impossible, two
copies should be sent to arrive by May 15th to:
Larry Reeker, Institute for Defense Analyses, C & SE Div.,
1801 N. Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311-1772
OR, fax a copy (with cover page) by May 15th BOTH to 1-703-820-9680
(Larry Reeker, USA) AND to +49-631-205-3210 (David Powers, FRG).
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From: SY <syusim@thesis1.hsch.utexas.edu>
Subject: Narrative and Psychotherapy Conference, May 10-12
A pioneering event, this conference brings together theoreticians
and clinicians currently exploring the significance of social
constructionism, hermeneutics, narrative, and gender perspectives
on psychotherapy and research. As these perspectives influence
the mental health field, it must be asked what is new and what is
useful in this way of thinking?
* What is the role of conversation and dialogue in the
construction of human narrative and how does this relate to
therapy?
* Can narrative theory and social constructionism integrate the
fragmented clinical theories currently available?
* What are the connections between story-telling, problems, and
change?
* How do narrative and constructionist theories address gender
issues?
Presenters:
Tom Andersen, M.D., University of Tromso Medical School, Norway
Harlene Anderson, Ph.D., Houston-Galveston Family Institute, USA
Kenneth Gergen, Ph.D., Swarthmore College, USA
Harold Goolishian, Ph.D., Houston-Galveston Family Institute, USA
Rachel Hare-Mustin, Ph.D., Villanova University, USA
John Shotter, Ph.D., State University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
Co-moderators:
Daniel Creson, M.D., Ph.D., George Pulliam, CSW-ACP
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
The conference format will include theoretical and clinical
presentations and discussions. Small group activities will permit
presenters and participants to work together to address the
implications of narrative, language, story, and dialogue in
clinical work and clinical research.
Early registration discount until March 31, 1991. For further
information, please write to Houston-Galveston Family Institute,
P.O. Box 540965, Houston, Texas 77254-0965, USA, call (713) 488-
8404, or send e-mail to Dr. Solomon Yusim at
syusim@thesis1.hsch,utexas.edu, or, after March 15, to
syusim@bcm.tmc.edu.
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PSYCOLOQUY ISSN 1055-0143 Mon, 25 Mar 91 Volume 2 : Issue 4
Query: Computerized Psychotherapy
The measurement of attitudes
Looking for Luciano L'Abate
Post-doc in Experimental Psychology, University of Sussex
2 Faculty Positions: Centarl Connecticut State University
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From: reidbord@macpsy.ucsf.EDU (Steve P. Reidbord)
Subject: Query: Computerized Psychotherapy
I am seeking out past and present attempts to create computer programs that
perform psychotherapy. While I am aware of several cognitive-behavioral
paradigms that are machine-administered, my focus instead is on insight-
oriented, relatively non-directive therapy. Perhaps the earliest and best known
effort of this sort was ELIZA (1966), which rather primitively simulated
Rogerian therapy. My aim is to document the state-of-the-art in this
domain, given the impressive advances in computer science since 1966.
Please send ideas, information, source code, etc., to:
Steven Reidbord, MD
Program on Conscious & Unconscious Mental Processes
UCSF Box CSN-0984
401 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143
Or send e-mail to <reidbord@macpsy.ucsf.edu>. Thank you very much.
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From: ggordon@nprdc.navy.mil (Gary Gordon)
Subject: The measurement of attitudes
I have recently involved myself in a number of projects concerning the
measurement of attitudinal constructs. It seems to me that the majority
of attitude measures are ludicrous at best, and their development
equally amusing. Should anyone have expertise and/or unique ideas
regarding the measurement of attitudes, I would be anxious to hear from
you. Anything in the "paired comparisons" arena? Something else
entirely? Fresh, new ideas please (i.e. nothing along the old Master
Attitude Scales line). Thanx!
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From: rubio@pine.circa.ufl.edu (RUBIO)
Subject: Luciano L'Abate
I am trying to get some kind of information on Luciano L'Abate. I think
that he is in Wichita somewhere. He wrote a book that was published around 1950
by Grune-Straton titled "Principles of Clinical Psychology".
Any info. on him would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail to:
Rubio@pine.circa.ufl.edu
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From: CVNET%YORKVM1@pucc
Subject: Post-doc in Experimental Psychology, University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Experimental Psychology
A post-doctoral position is currently available in the Laboratory of
Experimental Psychology (start date negotiable), funded by a two-year grant
from the Medical Research Council. The project involves perceptual research
into low-level visual processes in the human visual system responsible for the
perception of motion, using computer-generated displays. Applicants should have
a background in visual psychophysics and experience in computer programming.
Salary on the RA 1A scale.
Enquiries and applications (cv citing two referees) to:
Dr.George Mather,
Laboratory of Experimental Psychology,
University of Sussex,
Brighton BN1 9QG UK.
0273-678 342.
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From: <SHERMAN@CTSTATEU.BITNET>
Subject: 2 Faculty Positions, Central Connecticut State University
The Psychology Department at Central Connecticut State University
in New Britain Connecticut anticipates two new faculty positions pending
funding for Fall, 1991. The first is an Experimental Psychologist to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in Research Methods, Cognition, Learning and
General Psychology. The second is a Developmental Psychologist to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in Developmental and General Psychology.
Both positions require a Ph.D. in an appropriate area of Psychology and
demonstrated active research.
Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses abd telephone
numbers of three references to Bradley Waite, Chair, Search Committee,
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Ct. 06050.
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