To focus on Bill's questions. I am not a clinician and I have not received requests like that of the medicated student. I stress on syllabi and in class that I will take into account medical emergencies for make-ups, etc., but otherwise I give no make-up exams. If a student contacts me ahead of time and has a legitimate problem that can be documented I will make special arrangements. They are responsible for obtaining homework, etc., from days missed. I have taught Abnormal and Clinical classes, and students will approach me with their "problems" but I have not had excuses about medication. Stress reactions, dissociative personalities, ghost stories (because of my interest in paranormal experiences), suicide in the family, PTSD, etc. have all been popular. Once after an exam, a student mentioned her medication and I THOUGHT this was likely a problem, but the student did not seem to be aware of the problem. I think we need to hear from more clinicians on the list, but I would guess students DO pick up on the clinical-care-Dr.-Phil stereotype and test that relationship in many ways. Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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