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Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Moldover credits being proven wrong with improving his psychology practice and his writing career.
The piece cites Rosenhan’s 1973 study to show how clinicians can twist facts to fit theories.
Moldover connects clinical humility to his upcoming novel about a father and son amateur detective team.
The author emphasizes that premature theories blind us to inconvenient facts.
The piece frames being proven wrong as a source of excitement rather than embarrassment.
Moldover ties intellectual humility to better understanding of ADHD and dyslexia cases in clinical settings.
The article notes Moldover’s expertise as a clinical neuropsychologist and author.
The piece describes the broader theme of testing theories against data rather than confirmation.
The article highlights CrimeReads' role in profiling and linking literary topics.

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