معرفی
Wilson McDermut is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. He directs the M.A. program in Psychology and holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from American University. His research focuses on psychopathology comorbidity, personality disorders, cognitive factors in mental disorders, and assessment methodologies. Key contributions include studies on personality-trait interactions with psychopathology and the validity of diagnostic categories.
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from American University, post-doctoral fellowships at Brown University School of Medicine and Albert Ellis Institute.
Research emphasizes the interplay between personality traits and psychiatric disorders, particularly exploring how cognitive-behavioral frameworks can clarify psychopathological mechanisms. Recent work examines comorbidity patterns, projective testing validity, and gender differences in humor expression.
Publications span clinical psychology journals, addressing topics like dysfunctional beliefs, personality assessment tools, and cultural adaptations of diagnostic scales. His work bridges theoretical constructs with practical clinical applications.
