Changes in Adjustment Layers in 8

It seems to me that the use of adjustment layers in version 8 has changed and not to the better.  When working with an adjustment layer, it used to be possible to decide if you liked the effect before accepting the adjustment.  One simply clicked "OK" to apply the adjustment.
In version 8 any adjustment that is made is automatically applied to the image.  If one is dissatisfied, it is necessary to delete the layer and start over.
Am I right or is there a "work around" that I haven't found.
Mary Lou

I find that the adjustment layers are more useful in v.8, when combined with other tools.  Deleting them, and location of palette on screen, have changed as has been pointed out. However on can build on a basic adjustment layer with presets. Try this:
Make a selection with the selection brush, lasso, or magic wand
Add an adjustment layer, e.g. levels, without any change
Access the smart brush, and one of its presets. If the selection in step #1 is a sky in the picture, the preset "sunset" (nature>sunset) can be applied to get a sunset effect. As always, adjust blending mode and opacity. Note that the name of the adjustment layer has changed as well!

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