A Paul Meehl Reader: Essays on the Practice of Scientific PsychologyNiels G. Waller, Leslie J. Yonce, William M. Grove, David Faust, Mark F. Lenzenweger Routledge, 05/09/2013 - 592 páginas This new book introduces a new generation to the important insights of Paul Meehl. In addition to selected papers from the classic reader, Psychodiagnosis, this book features new material selected from Meehl's most influential writings. The resulting collection is a tour de force illustrating quantitative analysis of life science problems, an examination of the inadequacy of some methods of analysis, and a review of the application of taxometrics. A Paul Meehl Reader is organized into five content areas: theory building and appraisal - how we discover and test the true causal relations of psychological constructs; specific etiology - an examination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental etiology in psychopathology; diagnosis and prediction - a review of the appropriate use of base rates; taxometrics - a look at Meehl's development of the method he invented; thinking effectively about psychological questions - a critique of correlation research and the power of quantitative thinking in psychology. The Reader features section introductions to orient the reader and provide a context and structure for Paul Meehl's work. The section on diagnosis and prediction features problem sets with solutions to guide the reader through practical applications of the principles described. Accompanying downloadable resources contain footage from Paul Meehl's engaging seminar on clinical versus statistical prediction. This book appeals to advanced students and professionals in psychology, sociology, law, education, human development, and philosophy. |
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... nomological net,” an important con- cept that was introduced to psychologists in this work, see Hempel (1952) and Bechtel (1988). Further information on the influence of operationism in psychology can be found in Bridgman (1927, 1945) ...
... nomological network.” The Relation of Constructs to “Criteria” Critical View of the Criterion Implied An unquestionable criterion may be found in a practical operation, or may be established as a consequence of an operational definition ...
... nomological network. 2. The laws in a nomological network may relate (a) observable properties or quantities to each other; or (b) theoretical constructs to observables; or (c) different theoretical constructs to one another. These ...
... nomological net surrounding the concept must exist. When a construct is fairly new, there may be few specifiable associations by which to pin down the concept. As research proceeds, the construct sends out roots in many directions ...
... nomological networks at several levels. At a low level are the simple unrational¬ized correspondences presumed to exist between certain signs and psychiatric diagnoses. Validating such a sign does nothing to substantiate Rorschach ...
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Specific Etiology | 169 |
Diagnosis and Prediction | 207 |
Taxometrics Coherent Cut Kinetics | 321 |
Thinking Clearly about Psychology | 405 |
Glossary | 487 |
Notes | 497 |
References | 503 |
Author Index | 537 |
Subject Index | 545 |
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