Paul E. Meehl

Paul E. Meehl was a distinguished psychologist known for his work in understanding how psychological theories and assessments are developed and validated. He emphasized the importance of rigorous scientific methods in psychology and critiqued over-reliance on intuition or subjective judgment. Meehl advocated for statistical and empirical approaches to improve the reliability and validity of psychological research, particularly in areas like diagnosis and assessment. His work has significantly influenced clinical psychology, emphasizing that psychological predictions and decisions should be grounded in sound scientific evidence rather than unfounded assumptions.