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Knocking down societal barriers for people with disabilities
For people with a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, the sudden loss of mobility and independence presents a tremendous hurdle--but it isn't the greatest obstacle they face, say rehabilitation psychologists.
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Kristofer Hagglund, University of Missouri
© 1999 Eleanor Draper
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Drug firms rely on psychologists' expertise
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In today's hyper-competitive, high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, how effectively a new drug treats a psychological or mental disorder is no longer the only yardstick for success. Anxious to distinguish their prospective drugs from competing compounds, pharmaceutical companies are now asking psychologists to explore whether prospective drugs may also enhance or diminish patients' quality of life.
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Crowder mixes theories with humility
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Robert Crowder
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Yale University psychologist Robert G. Crowder stands as that rare soul: a gentleman and a scholar.
Known for his scholarship and for keeping a firm grasp on the field's long history, he also delights colleagues with his deep understanding of the latest research, never shying away from a discussion.
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"If you found a way to show that his theory was wobbly or that his experimental finding was limited or flawed, Bob would beam with pleasure and plan the demise of his theory with you."
Mahzarin Banaji,
Yale University
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