Mary Nixon
Biographic Data
| ID | 3656399 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mary Nixon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mary |
| FAMILY NAME | Nixon |
| SIGNATURE | NIXON M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Monash University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1968 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally III
The subject of euthanasia is a recurrent theme in public debate and one with significant psychological implications. This discussion paper is designed to assist in rational consideration of euthanasia from a psychological perspective, without itself taking a position on the debate. It first addresses definitional issues and summarises common arguments in favour of and against euthanasia, which cover ethical, legal, technical and spiritual domains…
Practices and needs in psychological training
In 1988, the Executive Committee of the International Union of Psychological Science resolved to survey training practices in member countries. Of the 47 member countries, 28 responded by completing a questionnaire, and several added other material. The training programs described in this report demand a minimum of four years' study of psychology, although most require additional academic work or practical training under supervision, or both. Res…
Practices and needs in psychological training
Practices and needs in psychological training: Introduction." Australian Psychologist, 29(3), pp. 164–165
Professional training in psychology
Professional training in psychology
Educational psychology
This paper briefly traces the development of educational psychology in Australia and critically examines some salient features of the work that educational psychologists do, the places where they work, and their orientation to their clients. Since rapid change in social conditions is likely to continue, some of its implications for educational psychology are considered, and possible contributions from several areas of psychology are discussed
Training needs of educational psychologists
Training needs of educational psychologists: Report of the working party set up by the australian psychological society." Australian Psychologist, 11(1), pp. 95–96
Sound Blending and Learning to Read
S ummary . 60 4‐ to 6‐year‐old children were involved in two experiments, carried out to determine whether training in sound blending facilitates subsequent learning to read. Results showed (i) that children of these ages improved their performance on a sound blending post‐test, (ii) that 5‐ 6‐year‐olds performed better on a subsequent reading task than children not given sound blending training, and (iii) that 4‐ 5‐year‐old girls trained in soun…
Classification task performance and piagetian theory
(1973). Classification task performance and piagetian theory. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 85-99
International union of psychological science XXth International Congress Tokyo, august 13–19, 1972
Professional practice in organizations
(1972). Professional practice in organizations. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 116-122
Principles and issues in present-day psychological practice
(1970). Principles and issues in present-day psychological practice. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 280-285
Enforcement of the code
Psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally III
The subject of euthanasia is a recurrent theme in public debate and one with significant psychological implications. This discussion paper is designed to assist in rational consideration of euthanasia from a psychological perspective, without itself taking a position on the debate. It first addresses definitional issues and summarises common arguments in favour of and against euthanasia, which cover ethical, legal, technical and spiritual domains…
Practices and needs in psychological training
In 1988, the Executive Committee of the International Union of Psychological Science resolved to survey training practices in member countries. Of the 47 member countries, 28 responded by completing a questionnaire, and several added other material. The training programs described in this report demand a minimum of four years' study of psychology, although most require additional academic work or practical training under supervision, or both. Res…
Practices and needs in psychological training
Practices and needs in psychological training: Introduction." Australian Psychologist, 29(3), pp. 164–165
Sound Blending and Learning to Read
S ummary . 60 4‐ to 6‐year‐old children were involved in two experiments, carried out to determine whether training in sound blending facilitates subsequent learning to read. Results showed (i) that children of these ages improved their performance on a sound blending post‐test, (ii) that 5‐ 6‐year‐olds performed better on a subsequent reading task than children not given sound blending training, and (iii) that 4‐ 5‐year‐old girls trained in soun…
Enforcement of the code
Principles and issues in present-day psychological practice
(1970). Principles and issues in present-day psychological practice. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 280-285
Professional practice in organizations
(1972). Professional practice in organizations. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 116-122
Classification task performance and piagetian theory
(1973). Classification task performance and piagetian theory. Australian Psychologist: Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 85-99
International union of psychological science XXth International Congress Tokyo, august 13–19, 1972
Educational psychology
This paper briefly traces the development of educational psychology in Australia and critically examines some salient features of the work that educational psychologists do, the places where they work, and their orientation to their clients. Since rapid change in social conditions is likely to continue, some of its implications for educational psychology are considered, and possible contributions from several areas of psychology are discussed
Training needs of educational psychologists
Training needs of educational psychologists: Report of the working party set up by the australian psychological society." Australian Psychologist, 11(1), pp. 95–96
Sound Blending and Learning to Read
S ummary . 60 4‐ to 6‐year‐old children were involved in two experiments, carried out to determine whether training in sound blending facilitates subsequent learning to read. Results showed (i) that children of these ages improved their performance on a sound blending post‐test, (ii) that 5‐ 6‐year‐olds performed better on a subsequent reading task than children not given sound blending training, and (iii) that 4‐ 5‐year‐old girls trained in soun…
Professional training in psychology
Professional training in psychology
Practices and needs in psychological training
In 1988, the Executive Committee of the International Union of Psychological Science resolved to survey training practices in member countries. Of the 47 member countries, 28 responded by completing a questionnaire, and several added other material. The training programs described in this report demand a minimum of four years' study of psychology, although most require additional academic work or practical training under supervision, or both. Res…
Practices and needs in psychological training
Practices and needs in psychological training: Introduction." Australian Psychologist, 29(3), pp. 164–165
Psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally III
The subject of euthanasia is a recurrent theme in public debate and one with significant psychological implications. This discussion paper is designed to assist in rational consideration of euthanasia from a psychological perspective, without itself taking a position on the debate. It first addresses definitional issues and summarises common arguments in favour of and against euthanasia, which cover ethical, legal, technical and spiritual domains…
Psychology (13 works) · Applied Psychology (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Medical education (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Applied Psychology (4 works) · Counseling Practices and Supervision (4 works) · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology (3 works) · Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Educational and Psychological Assessments (3 works)