Psychology

Dr. Stephen Hupp

Professor

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Education: Ph.D., 2002
Louisiana State University

Specialization:
Clinical Psychology, Science-Based Treatments, Critical Thinking

Phone:
(618) 650-3280

Office:
AH-0137

About Dr. Hupp

Stephen Hupp, winner of the Great Teacher Award and the Champion for Diversity Award, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at SIUE. He obtained his PhD in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University.

Dr. Hupp is the Executive Director of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine. He also organizes CSICON, a yearly conference dedicated to promoting science and reason, and Skeptical Inquirer Presents, live and recorded presentations from notable speakers. Interests include the dissemination of science-based therapy and the promotion of critical thinking. He created an event that led to breaking the Guinness World Record for the “longest line of books” (2017 - 2019) and has published several books about the science of psychology (see below). You can view one of his presentations about critical thinking in psychology here.

Mentoring Expertise

Dr. Hupp is available to provide mentorship to students regarding clinical psychology and science communication.

Representative Publications

• Hupp, S. (2025). Critical thinking for curious minds. Skeptical Inquirer, 49(3), 4.
• Hupp, S. (2025). Bill Nye, the climate guy, guest edits a special section in our 250^th issue. Skeptical Inquirer, 49(1), 4.
• Hupp, S. & Tolin, D. F. (2025). Science-Based Therapy. Cambridge University Press.
• Axelrod, M. I. & Hupp, S. (2024). Investigating School Psychology. Routledge.
• Stea, J. N. & Hupp, S. (2023). Investigating Clinical Psychology. Routledge.
• Hupp, S., & Wiseman, R. (2023). Investigating Pop Psychology. Routledge.
• Hupp, S., & Santa Maria, C. L. (2023). Pseudoscience in Therapy: A Skeptical Field Guide. Cambridge University Press.
• Hupp, S. (2023). Gratitude for all you skeptical inquirers out there. Skeptical Inquirer, 47(6), 4.
• Hupp, S., Travers, J., Marino, L., Lilienfeld, S. O., Jarrett, C., Viskontas, I., Ritchey, G., Jones, C., & Hupp, H. (2020). Dubious claims in psychotherapy for youth: Part I – Neurodevelopmental issues. Skeptical Inquirer, 44(1), 36-41. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/01/dubious-claims-in-psychotherapy-for-youth/
• Hupp, S., Hermes, B., Lack, C. W., Colaninno, C. E., Vyse, S., Tuteur, A., & Marshall, M. (2020). Dubious claims in psychotherapy for youth: Part II – Internalizing issues. Skeptical Inquirer, 44(2), 50-53. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/03/dubious-claims-in-psychotherapy-for-youth-part-ii-internalizing-issues/
• Hupp, S., Newell, N., Nickell, J., Hall, H., Smith, W. B., Feldman, R. S., Meeker, M., & Kehl, L. (2020). Dubious claims in psychotherapy for youth: Part III – Externalizing issues and Daily Routines. Skeptical Inquirer, 44(3), 53-56. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/05/dubious-claims-in-psychotherapy-for-youth-part-iii-externalizing-issues-and-daily-routines/
• Hupp, S. & Jewell, J. (Editors-in-Chief) (2020). Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development (10 Volumes), Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
• Mercer, J., Hupp, S., & Jewell, J. (2020). Thinking Critically about Child Development: Examining Myths & Misunderstandings (4th Ed). Washington DC: Sage.
• Hupp, S. & Santa Maria, C. (2019). Scientific skepticism and critical thinking about therapy. the Behavior Therapist, 42(5), 158-162.
• Hupp, S. (Ed.) (2019). Pseudoscience in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: A Skeptical Field Guide.  Cambridge University Press.
• Hupp, S. (Ed.) (2018). Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy: Components of Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth and their Parents. Cambridge University Press.
• Jewell, J., Prinstein, M., Axelrod, M., & Hupp, S. (2018). Great Myths of Adolescence. In the Great Myths of Psychology series edited by S. Lilienfeld & S. Lynn. Wiley.
• Hupp, S., Stary, A., & Jewell, J. (2017). Science vs. silliness for parents: Debunking the myths of child psychology. Skeptical Inquirer, 41(1), 44-47. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2017/01/science-vs-silliness-for-parents-debunking-the-myths-of-child-psychology/
• Hupp, S., & Jewell, J. (2015). Great Myths of Child Development. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Hupp, S. D. A., McKenney, E., Schmittel, M., McCobin, M., Owens, S. A. (2013). Disseminate, debunk, differentiate: Teaching about evidence-based treatments in a child psychology course. the Behavior Therapist, 36, 14-16.
• Hupp, S. D. A., Stary, A. K., Bradshaw, K. N., & Owens, S. (2012). Debunk, debunk, debunk: Some evidence for why dissemination is only half the battle. the Behavior Therapist, 35, 76-78.
• Hupp, S. D. A., Reitman, D., Everett, G. E., Allen, K. D., & Kelley, M. L. (2011). Measuring change during behavioral parent training using the Parent Instruction-Giving Game with Youngsters (PIGGY): A clinical replication. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 33, 289-298. doi: 10.1080/07317107.2011.623091
• Hupp, S. D. A., Reitman, D., Forde, D., Shriver, M., & Kelley, M. L. (2008). Advancing the assessment of parent-child interactions: Development of the Parent Instruction-Giving Game with Youngsters. Behavior Therapy, 39, 91-106. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2007.05.004
• Hupp, S. D. A., & Reitman, D. (1999). Improving sports skills and sportsmanship in children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 21, 35-51. doi: 10.1300/J019v21n03_03