Robert M. Gordon (psychologist)

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Robert M. Gordon
Born	1947 (age 77–78)
Alma mater	Temple University
Occupation	Psychologist
Known for	Forensic psychology; Psychodynamic assessment tools
Awards	APA Honorary Member (2014) IPA Best Study Award (2025)
Website	www.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

• 2014, Honorary Member of the American Psychoanalytic Association. ^[10]
• 2025, North American winner of the International Psychoanalytic Association's "Best Published Study in North America" of the year Award for Exceptional Contribution. ^{[11] [12]}

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. "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. Cleaveland, Carol (February 14, 1991). "L.V. man tells how Scud hit affects Israelis". The Morning Call. Allentown. p. A3.
4. "Robert M. Gordon - Google Scholar". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
5. "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. "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. 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.

External links

• Rober M. Gordon at TEDx Talks
• Robert Gordon on ResearchGate