Ideological Bias in Psychology with Nina Silander, PsyD (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of my interview with Dr. Nina Silander. The conversation has transitioned to discussing some of Dr. Silander's research interests regarding ideological bias in psychology. I hope you enjoy this conversation.You can read a short excerpt of her work, here: https://div12.org/ideological-bias-in-social-sciences-and-implications-for-clinical-practice/The article we mentioned, of which she was the primary author: Silander, N. C., Geczy, B., Marks, O., & Mather, R. (2020). Implications of ideological bias in social psychology on clinical practice. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, e12312.1Nina's Recommended Readings: Wright, R. H., & Cummings, N. A. (2005). Destructive trends in mental health: The well-intentioned path to harm. New York, NY: RoutledgeFrisby, C., O’Donohue, W., Redding, R., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (in press). Political bias in psychology: Nature, scope, and solutions. Springer. - anticipated release: May 2022Frisby C. L., & O’Donohue, W. T. (2018). Cultural competence in applied psychology: An evaluation of current status and future directions. Springer. (especially the first ~6 chapters and that on viewpoint bias)Tarescavage, A. M. (2020). Science Wars II: The insidious influence of postmodern ideology on clinical psychology (Commentary on “Implications of ideological bias in social psychology on clinical practice”). Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 27(2). Article ID e12319. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12319Tetlock, P. E. (1994). Political psychology or politicized psychology: Is the road to scientific hell paved with good moral intentions? Political Psychology, 15(3), 509–529.Some Valuable Organizations:Critical Therapy Antidote Network (CTA Network; international organization concerned with critical theory in mental health professions)International Association for Psychology and Counseling (IAPC; recommitment to objective scientific inquiry)Society for Open Inquiry in Behavioral Science (SOIBS) - to launch soon with its own journal)Heterodox Academy (Psychology division) Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (provides alternative, pro-human approach to DEI)Braver Angels (workshops, lectures, resources for learning to effectively engage with ideologically diverse individuals)Relevant YouTube Videos:Dr Nina Silander: Ideological Bias in Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QeXbP1xDHAWhat to Know About Ideological Bias in Psychological Research & Its Clinical Implications: https://youtu.be/WPfMnwlN_4YNote: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a mental health professional or business consultant.