Projectives and their infirm research base
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Emanuel F. Hammer and Stephen Safran have criticized a recent experiment using the Draw-A-Person Test because it did not make use of a control group which they believe could have led to a more valid comparison of the test with other measures. The experimenters, however, justified their case by arguing that they were merely trying to warn their colleagues of the possibility of insufficient scientific validity or their lack of training for interpreting such methods. They added that they were also trying to find out whether clinicians were aware of the limitations of the methods they used.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1996
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A cuationary study: unwarranted interpretations of the Draw-A-Person Test
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The unreliable nature of some projective tests such as the Draw-A-Person (DAP) tests goes unrecognized among a significant number of practicing clinical psychologists. They may be found acting beyond their competence if they attempt to draw any interpretative value from DAP tests despite their lack of training on projective measurement. In addition, psychologists may frequently correlate interpretations of these drawings with other tests, or may use interpretative methods that were not part of their training.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1995
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Psychology in health care: future directions
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A group 20 experts came to a uniform conclusion that psychology has a positive future in public health care, with increasing applicabilities of psychology in health care. Psychologists should acquire new methodologies to compete in the market, and they should be informed about the changing health care systems. The experts are from different fields of practice and research on issues of training and public policy.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1995
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