Reddit reviews Clinical Versus Statistical Prediction: A Theoretical Analysis and a Review of the Evidence
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Ships from Vermont
It's ok if you aren't an expert on psychopathology, that's what your research, didactics, and experiential training are for.
If you're looking for reading material, focus less on the DSM and the disorders themselves, and look more at critical perspectives of psychological assessment and diagnosis. In particular, look for Paul Meehl's work, especially that focused on clinical intuition vs. statistical prediction.
https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Versus-Statistical-Prediction-Theoretical/dp/0963878492
I'd also recommend Scott Lilienfeld's articles. They're all great and he's an invaluable skeptic for our field.
If you read and grasp this material, you'll be head and shoulders above your peers with years of clinical experience or those who just focus on learning categorization and symptomatology of disorders.
> What is a book that really stood out to you?
The Drowned and the Saved by Primo Levi
> What's an article or an opinion that you found interesting or memorable?
Paul Meehl's work showing that the evidence for using statistical prediction over clinical prediction is quite substantial.
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http://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Versus-Statistical-Prediction-Theoretical/dp/0963878492/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408984946&sr=8-1&keywords=paul+meehl)
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