The Society for Descriptive Psychology

The world makes sense, and so do people.      -Peter G. Ossorio, Ph.D.

Presentations 43rd Annual SDP Conference (Online) September 30-October 3, 2021

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Title Presenter Date
Presidential Address: Cinderella’s Slipper: Exploring the Concept of “Fit” in Couple Relationships Laurie Bergner, Ph.D. September 30, 2021
Looking for Superman in Dangerous Worlds: Descriptive Psychology Explains Conspiracy Communities Charles Kantor, Ph.D. October 1, 2021
Why Self-Concepts Are So Resistant to Change: Analysis and Clinical Implications Ray Bergner, Ph.D. October 1, 2021
The ‘Persona’ Concept: A Descriptive Take on Social Learning Theory and Role Development in the Behavior of Persons Erol Zeybekoglu, Psy.D. October 1, 2021
Getting in on (the) ACT from a DP Perspective Charles Coté, L.C.S.W. October 2, 2021
A Descriptive Take on Mindfulness Walter Torres, Ph.D. October 2, 2021
Identity: An Essential, But Sometimes Neglected, Parameter Mary K. Roberts, Ph.D. October 2, 2021
Shared Language for Shared Work C.J. Peek, Ph.D. October 3, 2021
Teaching Descriptive Psychology During the Time of COVID: What Concepts Proved Serviceable? Wynn Schwartz, Ph.D. October 3, 2021
A Relationship View of the Person Definition Clarke J. Stone,
Independent Scholar
October 3, 2021