Tag: Psychological Science
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Alan Kraut Farewell Letter
by Robert W. Levenson, University of California, Berkeley As many of you know, Alan Kraut is stepping down after serving for six years as the Executive Director of PCSAS. This is truly a bittersweet moment for us all. On the one hand, we will greatly miss Alan’s steady hand, tireless energy, sophisticated knowledge, and sense…
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The Art of Psychological Science: Tips on How to Talk About Manualized Treatments
by Brendan Whitney, M.A., University of Iowa In the field of psychological practice, there is often a debate over whether clinical practice is an “art” or a “science.” This generally arises when discussing the utility of “manualized” or “evidence-based” treatments. For example, some clinicians associate manualized treatments with being “cold”, and fear that their use (i.e.,…