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, e12312.1

Nina's Recommended Readings: Wright, R. H., & Cummings, N. A. (2005). Destructive trends in mental health: The well-intentioned path to harm. New York, NY: Routledge

Frisby, C., O’Donohue, W., Redding, R., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (in press). Political bias in psychology: Nature, scope, and solutions. Springer. - anticipated release: May 2022

Frisby 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.12319

Tetlock, 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=8QeXbP1xDHA

What to Know About Ideological Bias in Psychological Research & Its Clinical Implications: https://youtu.be/WPfMnwlN_4Y

Note: 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.

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