This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. (August 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Monte Bernard Shapiro
Born(1912-05-31)May 31, 1912
DiedApril 29, 2000(2000-04-29) (aged 87)
SpouseJean Shapiro
ChildrenDavid, Rose
Academic background
Alma materRhodes University; University of Cambridge
Academic work
DisciplineClinical Psychology
InstitutionsInstitute of Psychiatry

Monte Bernard Shapiro (May 31, 1912 – April 29, 2000) was one of the founding fathers of clinical psychology in the United Kingdom.[1]

Career

Shapiro was born in South Africa where he obtained his first degree in psychology from Rhodes University. He then moved to Britain where he undertook research at the University of Cambridge. With the outbreak of war, Shapiro joined the Royal Air Force and was shot down over the Netherlands leading to lifelong disability. After the war he started working at the Institute of Psychiatry where he established a training programme in clinical psychology along with Hans Eysenck[2] at the Maudsley Hospital.[2][3] He developed the scientist-practitioner model as the basis for training in clinical psychology.[4]Although Shapiro and Eysenck worked together, they were at odds on various issues, including of note, the appointment of Stanley Rachman to their faculty.[5]

Research

Shapiro developed the use of the experimental method in the individual clinical case research.[6] as a way to integrate psychological practice and a scientific approach.[7][8] This approach was ultimately extended to current practice in neuropsychology.[2] He developed the Personal Questionnaire (PQ) to measure psychological symptoms that were relevant to individuals (Shapiro, 1961).

Recognition

The British Psychological Society identified Shapiro as one of the "influential clinicians" who created case formulation[9]

In 1984, the British Psychological Society honoured Shapiro by creating the M.B. Shapiro Award, to honour a British psychologist each year who has achieved eminence in their contributions to the field. Shapiro was the first recipient of the award.

Earlier in his career, Shapiro's application to join the Experimental Psychological Society was declined.[10] [5] At no time in his career was Shapiro awarded a professorship.[2]

Publications

References

  1. ^ Turkat, Ira (October 2014). "An historical perspective on the impact of case formulation". The Behavior Therapist.
  2. ^ a b c d "Monte Shapiro". The Guardian. 2000.
  3. ^ Shapiro, Monte (1955). "Training of clinical psychologists at the Institute of Psychiatry". Bulletin of the British Psychological Society.
  4. ^ "King's College London - Professor Elizabeth Kuipers awarded MB Shapiro Award 2010". www.kcl.ac.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  5. ^ a b Buchanan, Roderick (2010). Playing with Fire: The Controversial Career of Hans J. Eysenck. Oxford University press. ISBN 978-0198566885.
  6. ^ Shapiro, Monte (1957). "Experimental methods in the psychological description of the individual psychiatric patient". International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 3 (2): 89–102. doi:10.1177/002076405700300201. S2CID 144155516.
  7. ^ Shapiro, David (May 2002). "Renewing the scientist practitioner model". The Psychologist. 15: 232–234.
  8. ^ "MB Shapiro Award - The Tizard Centre - University of Kent". www.kent.ac.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Good Practice Guidelines on the use of Psychological Formulation" (PDF). British Psychological Society. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2015.
  10. ^ "Experimental Psychological Society". www.eps.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
Categories