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Peterson, Donald Robert was born on September 10, 1923 in Pillager, Minnesota, United States. Son of Frank Gordon and Ruth (Friedland) Peterson.
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In 1996 Division 12 of the APA presented Centennial Awards to two psychologists who were considered to have made the greatest lifetime contributions to the discipline. One of those individuals was Paul Meehl. Dr. Meehl's writings on research methodology and mental illness influenced generations of researchers and psychotherapists. Twelve Years of Correspondence With Paul Meehl is composed mainly of letters between Drs. Paul Meehl and Donald Peterson during the final 12 years of Meehl's life. After Meehl's death, Dr. Peterson revisited their correspondence, and found a remarkable order in it. One topic flowed into another. With some connective, explanatory text, the letters shaped themselves into a book. The correspondence forms a story of the relationship between an extraordinary mentor and his student, as well as a dialogue between two eminent psychologists. The letters explore penetrating questions, and underlying arguments, about some of the most recalcitrant issues that scientists and practitioners encounter in their efforts to understand the human condition. Paul Meehl contributed notably to seven areas: philosophy of science, learning, schizophrenia, clinical and research training, personality assessment, taxometrics, and clinical versus statistical prediction. The letters touch on each of these areas and examine some issues more thoroughly than either Meehl or Peterson had done in any other writings. The book includes an extensive set of endnotes that identify the many works that are referred to in the letters as well as explanatory comments. This intimate look at Paul Meehl's way of thinking will appeal to graduate students and professionals in such diverse fields as psychology, psychiatry, biology, sociology, law, education, and philosophy.
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In this account of the development of professional psychology, the author defines the basic issues with which he considers all professional psychologists should be concerned. As organizer of the First Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) programme in the United States, he reflects on the functional value of the profession in meeting the needs of society at large and on educating psychologists to give them a solid, scientifically informed foundation for solving the human problems they will face. It is aimed at teachers of professional psychologists as well as students and professional psychologists interested in the history of the field.
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(The decade of the 1960s witnessed early attempts to creat...)
The decade of the 1960s witnessed early attempts to create a unified science-profession of clinical psychology. Following in the path of these efforts - and the behavioral revolution in clinical psychology, which occurred around the same time - Donald Peterson set out to write what he describes in his new introduction as a "manifesto" for a "scientifically grounded, practically effective professional psychology." Originally published by Appleton-Century-Crofts in 1968.
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Peterson, Donald Robert was born on September 10, 1923 in Pillager, Minnesota, United States. Son of Frank Gordon and Ruth (Friedland) Peterson.
Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1952.
Member of faculty, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1952-1975; professor clinical psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1963-1975; head division clinical psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1963-1970; director Psychological Clinic, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1961-1970; director D. Psychology program, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1970-1975; dean Graduate School Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, 1975-1989. President National Council Schools of Professional Psychology, 1981-1983.
(In this account of the development of professional psycho...)
(In 1996 Division 12 of the APA presented Centennial Award...)
(The decade of the 1960s witnessed early attempts to creat...)
With Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member New Jersey Psychological Association, American Psychological Association (awards for distinguished contributions to practice of psychology 1983, distinguished contributions to education and training 1989).
Married Jean Hole, February 10, 1952 (divorced). Children: Wendy, Jeffrey, Roger, Lisa. Married Jane Snyder Salmon, December 21, 1974.