Todd E. Finnerty, PsyD
Q5 No one can do it alone, and partnerships add value to our efforts. For
example, we can grow our partnership
with the World Health Organization
by improving and adapting its ICD
clinical descriptions and diagnostic
guidelines for use in the United States.
No diagnosis is perfect. However,
strengthening our relationship with
the WHO could offer psychology more
influence on the way psychological
difficulties are conceptualized in the
future. Expanding our partnership by
adapting and publishing an online, free,
psychologically supported diagnostic
system would benefit the public. It
would also give the public a viable
alternative to psychiatry’s DSM- 5. Visit
www.toddfinnerty.com.
Q6 We’ve grown distracted from the public’s interest in
our psychological services by coveting
prescription privileges. APA has grown
Kurt F. Geisinger, PhD
Q5As APA’s president, I would seek to blanket he news media
extensively with information about APA’s
status as a global partner in addressing
worldwide challenges. An important
role of any association leader is to help
members partner with those abroad
to collaborate on research and practice
initiatives, or just learn and share with
each other. My work as an officer in two
international psychology associations
speaks to my commitment to APA’s
international vision. My scholarship and
applied work, which is largely driven
by needs of underserved populations,
especially ethnic-minority groups and
those with disabilities, has focused on
fairness and testing.
Q6 First, it is incumbent upon the president to support the changes
implemented by APA’s governance.
Second, as a member of the Good
Governance Project, I know the data
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The five candidates for
APA’s 2016 president are
answering two questions
of concern to psychology
in the June, July/August
and September issues of
the Monitor. This month’s
questions are:
Q5 How would your presidency
work to move APA toward
realizing and sustaining APA Vision
Statement 6: “A principal leader
and global partner promoting
psychological knowledge and
methods to facilitate the resolution
of personal, societal and global
challenges in diverse, multicultural
and international contexts”?
Q6 In light of the impending
changes in the governance
structure of APA, how do you
envision your role as president?
Balloting begins Sept. 15, and the
election closes Oct. 29. For biographical
information on each candidate and the
candidates’ election statements, see the
May Monitor.
Candidates
