Robert M. Gordon (psychologist)

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Robert M. Gordon
Born1947 (age 77–78)
Alma materTemple University
OccupationPsychologist
Known forForensic psychology; Psychodynamic assessment tools
AwardsAPA Honorary Member (2014)
IPA Best Study Award (2025)
Websitewww.mmpi-info.com

Robert M. Gordon (born 1947) is an American clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, and psychoanalyst.[1] He is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in both Clinical Psychology and Psychoanalysis.[2][1]

Gordon's academic work focuses on forensic psychology, personality assessment,[3] and psychoanalytic approaches.[4][5]

Education

Gordon earned a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1975 from Temple University.[5][6]

Career

Since 1975, Robert M. Gordon has published peer-reviewed work in forensic psychology and psychodynamic theory, focusing on the application of psychological testing and psychodynamic principles in clinical and forensic settings.[1][4][7][8]

In 1991, Gordon traveled to Israel to assist individuals affected by war-related trauma, contributing psychological support in a humanitarian context.[9][3]

Awards

Selected publications

  • Gordon, R.M. (2024). An Empirical Study of Gauging Political Leadership: Comparing Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy, International Journal for the Advancement of Scientific Empirical Psychoanalytic Research (JASPER), 6(1), 53-65. ISSN 2572-4487, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24737.72806[11]
  • Robert M. Gordon Ph.D. (2024) Amazing Things I've Learned as a Scientist, Therapist, and Forensic Psychologist.ISBN 979-8323130153[13]
  • Gordon, R. M., & Bornstein, R. F. (2018). Construct validity of the Psychodiagnostic Chart: A transdiagnostic measure of personality organization, personality syndromes, mental functioning, and symptomatology. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 35(2), 280–288. https://doi.org/10.1037/pap0000142[14]
  • Gordon, R.M., Gazzillo, F., Blake, A., Bornstein, R.F., Etzi, J., Lingiardi, V., McWilliams, N., Rothery, C. & Tasso, A.F. (2016) The Relationship Between Theoretical Orientation and Countertransference Awareness: Implications for Ethical Dilemmas and Risk Management, Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 23, 3,236-245; (online published 2015, DOI: 10.1002/cpp.1951)[15][14]
  • Gordon, R. M. (2008). I Love You Madly!: On Passion, Personality and Personal Growth. IAPT Press.ISBN 978-1419623547[16]
  • Gordon, R. M., Stoffey, R. W., & Bottinelli, J. (2008). MMPI‑2 findings of primitive defenses in alienating parents. American Journal of Family Therapy, 36(3), 211–228.[17]
  • Gordon, R. M. (2001). MMPI/MMPI‑2 changes in long‑term psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 23(1–2), 59–79.[18]
  • Gordon, R. M. (1976). "Effects of volunteering and responsibility on the perceived value and effectiveness of a clinical treatment". Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 44, 799–801[19]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Psychologist breaks down what incompetent ruling means". WFMZ.com. 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  2. ^ Bateneva, Tatyana (2003). "Наладчики души" [Soul Tuners]. Izvestia(Известия) (in Russian). p. 9.
  3. ^ a b Cleaveland, Carol (February 14, 1991). "L.V. man tells how Scud hit affects Israelis". The Morning Call. Allentown. p. A3.
  4. ^ a b "Robert M. Gordon - Google Scholar". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  5. ^ a b "Robert Gordon – APA Psychologist Locator". locator.apa.org. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  6. ^ Wlazelek, Ann (1975). "More Than a Warm Puppy". The Chronicle. Allentown. p. A3.
  7. ^ Wlazelek, Ann (July 23, 1984). "Allentown men computerize respected personality test". The Morning Call. Allentown. p. B5.
  8. ^ Horn, Jack (July 1976). "Love: The Most Important Ingredient In Happiness". Psychology Today. p. 98.
  9. ^ Jackson, Kimberly L. (February 1, 1991). "Allentown therapist to take films in Israel, help with war trauma". The Morning Call. Allentown. p. B3.
  10. ^ "Honorary APsA Members – American Psychoanalytic Association". 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  11. ^ a b "BUSINESS PEOPLE: Children First executives picked for Head Start program at UCLA". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  12. ^ "IPA 2025 Psychoanalytic Research Exceptional Contribution Awards – Winners". International Psychoanalytic Association. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  13. ^ "Member Activities and Publications". China American Psychoanalytic Alliance. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  14. ^ a b Gordon, Robert M.; Bornstein, R. F. (2018). "Construct validity of the Psychodiagnostic Chart: A transdiagnostic measure of personality organization, personality syndromes, mental functioning, and symptomatology". Psychoanalytic Psychology. 35(2) (4): 280–288. doi:10.1037/pap000014. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  15. ^ Gordon, Robert M.; Gazzillo, Francesco; Blake, A.; Bornstein, Robert F.; Etzi, J.; Lingiardi, Vittorio; Tasso, Anthony F. (2016). "The relationship between theoretical orientation and countertransference expectations: Implications for ethical dilemmas and risk management". Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. 23 (3): 236–245. doi:10.1002/cpp.1951. PMID 25820633. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  16. ^ "Love nots** Psychologist looks back on e-mail adventure into passion". The Morning Call. 2006-08-15. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  17. ^ Gordon, Robert M.; Stoffey, Ronald; Bottinelli, Jennifer (2008-05-07). "MMPI-2 Findings of Primitive Defenses in Alienating Parents". The American Journal of Family Therapy. 36 (3): 211–228. doi:10.1080/01926180701643313. ISSN 0192-6187.
  18. ^ Gordon, Robert M. (2001). "MMPI/MMPI-2 Changes in Long-Term Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy". Issues in Psychoanalytic Psychology. 23 (1–2): 59–79. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  19. ^ Gordon, Robert M. (1976). "Effects of volunteering and responsibility on the perceived value and effectiveness of a clinical treatment". Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 44 (5): 799. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
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