Steven Smith, Ph.D.

Research

Please also see my note to prospective applicants.

Most of my research energy is related to the practice and use of clinical psychological tests and measurement. I am also interested in performance enhancement work with competitive athletes.

Our current work in my lab is largely divided into 3 broad areas:

1. Therapeutic Assessment. We have a large ongoing project to investigate the therapeutic benefits of psychological and neuropsychological assessment. We also have a grant from the Society for Personality Assessment Foundation to explore the psychological and therapeutic benefits of personality assessment.

2. Diversity in Assessment. Largely inspired by the brilliant work of my students, this area of work examines how the practice of personality and neuropsychological assessment are impacted by cultural and ethnic differences.

3. Health and Sport Psychology. This is a newer research and clinical interest area for me and I expect it to take a primary role in the years ahead. Beginning in Fall of 2011, I will starting a clinical and research sport psychology clinic in concert with the Department of Athletics. I expect that much of my time in 2011/2012 will be spent doing this work.

To see my note to prospective students, click here.