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. An accompanying DVD contains 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.

Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this title brings together in one volume the most important current perspectives on personality pathology. Chapters from leading experts have been extensively rewritten to reflect a decade's worth of significant theoretical, empirical, and clinical developments, and two entirely new chapters have been added.

In the last 15 years, the field of developmental psychopathology has made enormous strides in uncovering the mechanisms and processes underlying the emergence of mental illness and dysfunction. Interdisciplinary in nature, the field has engaged the efforts of scientists with orientations ranging from developmental psychology to psychobiology. In Frontiers of Developmental Psychopathology, the editors have brought together some of the field's most respected researchers--including Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Richard A. Depue, and Marian Sigman--to discuss the latest research and to offer a perspective on where the field should be heading in the future. Focusing on topics as varied as schizophrenia, autism, depression, eating disorders, antisocial behavior, and personality disorders, each contributor offers a uniqueperspective on a particular subject, presents theoretical guidelines that can be applied to a range of research endeavors, and suggests specific courses for research in the future. Frontiers of Developmental Psychopathology is a unique resource that represents a range of opinion one of the hottest topics in psychology today. It will be invaluable to researchers and students of psychopathology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and psychiatry alike.