Dr. Robert Krueger

Dr. Robert Krueger

Professor of Psychology
University of Minnesota

Architect of the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) and key developer of the DSM-5's Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD).

About Dr. Robert Krueger

Dr. Robert Krueger is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and one of the most influential figures in the science of psychopathology structure and personality disorders. He is a co-developer of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) included in DSM-5 Section III, and one of the principal architects of the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) — a comprehensive, empirically-derived alternative to traditional categorical diagnosis that organizes mental disorders by their relationships and shared underlying dimensions.

Dr. Krueger's work has been transformative for the field, offering a framework that better reflects the actual covariation among mental disorders and promises more clinically informative assessments. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and has received multiple major awards recognizing his contributions to personality research and psychopathology. His research spans behavior genetics, quantitative psychology, and clinical science, and has produced more than 300 peer-reviewed publications.

Featured Episodes

Applying HiTOP (a DSM alternative) to Clinical Practice with Dr. Robert Krueger
Episode 60 · July 22, 2025 · 59 min

Applying HiTOP (a DSM alternative) to Clinical Practice with Dr. Robert Krueger

In part 2, Dan and Dr. Krueger discuss the importance of understanding personality in the context of psychopathology, emphasizing the HiTOP model's integration of personality traits and symptoms. Dr.…

Revolutionizing Psychiatric Diagnoses: Understanding the HiTOP Model (a DSM Alternative) with Dr. Robert Krueger
Episode 59 · July 15, 2025 · 41 min

Revolutionizing Psychiatric Diagnoses: Understanding the HiTOP Model (a DSM Alternative) with Dr. Robert Krueger

Dr. Robert Krueger returns to the show to join Dan in a conversation into psychiatric diagnoses. Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of the DSM-5 Personality Disorders Workgroup.In this…

Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 2
Episode 16 · July 23, 2024 · 43 min

Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 2

It's Part 2 of Dan's conversation with Dr. Robert Krueger as they continue to dive deep into the alternative model of personality disorders.Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of the DSM…

Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 1
Episode 15 · July 16, 2024 · 48 min

Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 1

Join in on another brilliant episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology. This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Krueger and discuss the ongoing studies of personality disorders. Dr. Krueger is…

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