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Professor Andrew Pomerantz discusses his work in clinical psychology and psychopathology. He studies ethical and professional issues of psychological practice. He also expresses concern about the breadth of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, both because it medicalizes everyday life and because its creators have strong ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Chapter 1: How Would You Describe Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology to Your Students? What are the Areas of Difference or Similarity Between These Two Terms?
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Chapter 2: What First Inspired you to Start Research in the Field of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology?
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Chapter 3: Which Key Thinkers Have Inspired You, and Who Continues to Influence You?
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Chapter 4: Are There any Major Academic Debates in This Field? What are the Principal Areas of Contention, and Why?
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Chapter 5: What New Research Directions Do You Find Most Exciting?
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Chapter 6: Where Would You Like to Take Your Own Research in the Future?
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Chapter 7: How Important are Research Methodology and Methods for a Rigorous Analysis of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology? What are the Key Research Methods That You Employ?
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Chapter 8: Are There any Classic or Seemingly 'Untouchable' Studies in This Field That Have Been Reevaluated in Light of Recent Academic Developments?
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Chapter 9: What are the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current DSM?
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Chapter 10: If a Student Could Read One Book, Journal Article, or Bulletin in this Field to Inspire or Motivate Them, What Would it be, and Why?
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Chapter 11: What are the Practical Benefits of Studying Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology for a Student's Academic or Professional Future?
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Chapter 12: What Would You Identify as the Key Challenges of a Course in This Field for Students, and What Strategies Would You Advise to Counter These Challenges?
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Chapter 13: How do You Think About the Public Impact of Your Own Research, and How do You Assess the Contribution of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology Research to Society at Large?
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