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Dr. Clyde M. Narramore, graduate of Columbia University, New York City, is a psychologist and Consultant in Research and Guidance with one of the largest school systems in America.
Clyde M. Narramore, Ed.D.
blessed in soul winning, and you should certainly not neglect witness ing to your classmates. I would suggest that you discuss this with your girl friend. If she is not satisfied with the explanation, she is probably not worthy of your affections. The fact that she is nearly three years older than you may ac count for her feeling in the matter. She may be contemplating engage ment and marriage, whereas you state in your letter that you have several years of school ahead of you. If she were a spiritually mature person she would no doubt encourage you to witness to others,. even if it meant giving up some dates. Her de mands on you now are possible indi cations of much greater demands she would place upon you if you were married. Your first allegiance is to God. I would suggest that you take another look at Proverbs 3:5, 6. Psychometrist Q — What are the duties of a psy chometrist? A — A psychometrist administers psy chological tests. Whereas a psycholo gist administers tests and interprets his findings, a psychometrist usually just gives tests and scores them. A credential in psychometry is more easily obtained than one in psychology. Naturally, the psycholo gist receives a higher salary. In some school districts or clinics where there are several psychologists, it is not un usual to find one or more psychome- trists. In such arrangements, the psy chometrist gives psychological exami nations, then leaves his findings for the more experienced and more high ly trained psychologist to interpret. The p s y c h o lo g is t then fo llow s through with the findings and coun sels with the client. Christian Cad Q — W e surely regret that you are so far from us, geographically speak ing, but perhaps you know of a truly born-again psychologist in this area who can help us. W e have a nine-and-a-half-year-old
Food Dislikes Q — Are food dislikes inherited? A — No, most authorities claim that food dislikes are acquired. However, there are natural differences and natural preferences. Children may develop dislikes for certain foods because they hear and see other people who openly express their dislikes. On the other hand, dislikes may come from unhappy associations with particular foods, such as tasting some thing when one is sick, or eating cer tain foods immediately prior to or after severe punishment. Children can learn to dislike foods by being forced to eat something when it is not wanted. Dislikes can also come from slight allergies to cer tain foods. Girl Friend Problems Q — M aybe you can help me out of a jam. How should my time and attention be divided between my girl friend with whom l am quite serious, and my buddies, especially those who need Christ? How can I make every one involved understand my position? I’ve gone with this girl quite a while, and she can’t see why I want to spend so much time with these other friends to whom I am witnessing. She is nearly three years older than I. A— As a Christian, you have a def inite responsibility to lead others to Christ. Evidently you have been Understanding Our Boys & Girls A new book by Clyde M. Narramore Suggestions for parents and teachers in out line summary form. Describes growth and development characteristics at each age level. Covers physical growth, actions and reaction, special needs and how adults can be most effective. Includes psychological case studies of 1) a boy who was lazy, 2) a high school girl who didn't get along with parents, 3) a boy who caused trouble at school and home. 04 pages • $1 postpaid Dr. Clyde M. Narramore
boy with a rather serious problem. His teachers tell us that he is an intelligent youngster with an above average I.Q., but he does not seem to be able to concentrate and to do his school work. W e have made this problem a matter of prayer for nearly four years. Now the school advises us to seek psychological help. W e cannot bring ourselves to put him into the hands of a non-Christian psychologist, and to our knowledge, there is not a Chris tian psychologist in our area. Our boy accepted the Lord nearly two years ago and we think he shows a rather mature understanding of spiritual things. I dread to think of a non-Christian tampering with his faith. W ill you be good enough to advise us? Would you suggest that we seek the help of an otherwise rep utable psychologist? A — I can certainly understand how you feel, yet I do not know of a Christian psychologist in your area. I would suggest that you take him to a well-qualified psychologist even though he is not a Christian. I would seek the services of a regularly em ployed school psychologist. If such is not available; I would contact a pri vate person. One can be located through medical doctors, clinics, guidance centers and private listings. Do not be too concerned about their tampering with his faith. A pro fessional psychologist will no doubt want to give him several tests, talk to him, then show you, the parents, what the tests indicate. Since the boy needs help, he should not be denied it. I am sure that you will be glad you did this. Readers are invited to submit questions which will be answered in future issues. Address questions to Dr. Clyde M. Narramore, King's Business, 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, California.—-ED.
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