John R. Thurston, Ph.D. is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  He practiced as a Clinical Psychologist with Northwest Psychiatric Clinic in Eau Claire, WI. for many years.  As a research psychologist, he was Principal Investigator for two major longitudinal studies.  In the area of juvenile delinquency for 14 years and nursing school attrition for 10 years.  He authored over 60 articles and books during the course of his career.  John may be reached by phone at (715) 832-0034 or by email at thurstjr@earthlink.net.