2026 David Faust: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	31	11051	10342	5766	5264	112	8036

David Faust publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David Faust sits on this spectrum.

31 publications 705+

This scientist: 112 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

David Faust D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David Faust sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

1992 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

David Faust is affiliated with the University of Rhode Island in the United States. Their research spans several fields within psychology and medicine, focusing primarily on areas related to psychological testing, traumatic brain injury, and forensic psychology.

Faust's published works include studies on cognitive and psychological testing, as well as commentary on forensic assessment practices. Key recent papers include:

Immediate Post-concussion and Cognitive Testing: Ceiling Effects, Reliability, and Implications for Interpretation (2020) published in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Invited Commentary: Advancing but not yet Advanced: Assessment of Effort/Malingering in Forensic and Clinical Settings (2023) published in Neuropsychology Review
Cooperative Collection Development: Current Practices among ARL Libraries for Area Studies Collections (2024) published in portal Libraries and the Academy
B - 118 Expert Insights on Cultural Responsiveness in Neuropsychological Assessments: Identifying the Discrepancy Between Importance and Feasibility (2025) published in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

The frequent co-authors collaborating with Faust include:

Charles E. Gaudet
Jeff G. Konin
Brian Vetruba
Burcu Kaplan

Their work is predominantly published in venues such as:

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology Review
portal Libraries and the Academy

Faust's academic research covers major fields of study including Psychology and Medicine, with a focus on subfields like Epidemiology, Social Psychology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Emergency Medicine. Specific research topics addressed in their publications feature:

Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Resilience and Mental Health
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Deception Detection and Forensic Psychology
Educational and Psychological Assessments
Counseling Practices and Supervision

David Faust has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1992, reflecting their established status within the psychological research community.

Best Publications

Clinical versus actuarial judgment

Robyn M. Dawes;David Faust;Paul E. Meehl

3106
Citations
Eliminating the hindsight bias.

Hal R. Arkes;David Faust;Thomas J. Guilmette;Kathleen Hart

509
Citations
The expert witness in psychology and psychiatry.

David Faust;Jay Ziskin

433
Citations
Neuropsychologists' capacity to detect adolescent malingerers.

David Faust;Kathleen J. Hart;Thomas J. Guilmette;Hal R. Arkes

385
Citations
Bedside cognitive screening instruments. A critical assessment.

Aaron Nelson;Barry S. Fogel;David Faust

360
Citations
The limits of scientific reasoning

David Faust

306
Citations
Pediatric malingering: the capacity of children to fake believable deficits on neuropsychological testing.

David Faust;Kathleen J. Hart;Thomas J. Guilmette

287
Citations
Clinical judgment and decision making in neuropsychology.

Danny Wedding;David Faust

198
Citations
Research on human judgment and its application to clinical practice.

David Faust

197
Citations
Examining the effects of chronic disease and disability on children's sibling relationships

D. Lobato;D. Faust;A. Spirito

182
Citations
A national survey of psychologists who offer neuropsychological services.

Thomas J. Guilmette;David Faust;Kathleen Hart;Hal R. Arkes

108
Citations
Neuropsychologists' training, experience, and judgment accuracy

David Faust;Thomas J. Guilmette;Kathleen Hart;Hal R. Arkes

99
Citations
Practicing Psychologists' Knowledge of General Psychotherapy Research Findings: Implications for Science-Practice Relations

Charles M. Boisvert;David Faust

80
Citations
Presence of third party observers during neuropsychological testing: Official statement of the National Academy of Neuropsychology

Bradley Axelrod;Jeffrey Barth;David Faust;Jerid Fisher

77
Citations
Moderately elevated blood lead levels: effects on neuropsychologic functioning in children.

David Faust;James Brown

74
Citations
The Detection of Deception

David Faust

69
Citations
The development and initial validation of a sensitive bedside cognitive screening test.

David Faust;Barry S. Fogel

61
Citations
Iatrogenic Symptoms in Psychotherapy

Unknown

60
Citations
The use of anatomically detailed dolls in sexual abuse evaluations: The state of the science

Glenn Wolfner;David Faust;Robyn M. Dawes

58
Citations
The Base-Rate Fallacy in School Psychology:

Mary Lynne Kennedy;W. Grant Willis;David Faust

57
Citations
Errors in hand scoring objective personality tests: The case of the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire—Revised (PDQ—R).

Gregory Allard;Julian Butler;David Faust;M. Tracie Shea

54
Citations
Heuristics and Biases: Clinical versus Actuarial Judgment

Robyn M. Dawes;David Faust;Paul E. Meehl

21
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul E. Meehl University of Minnesota

Robyn M. Dawes Carnegie Mellon University

Niels G. Waller University of Minnesota

Mark F. Lenzenweger Binghamton University

Glenn J. Larrabee Veterans Health Administration

Hal R. Arkes The Ohio State University

Bradley N. Axelrod United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Anthony Spirito Brown University

Jeffrey T. Barth University of Virginia

Paul J. Eslinger Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

External Links

Personal website of David Faust

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Psychology in the USA opens doors to numerous career opportunities, especially in counseling and therapy. Many students consider pursuing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, which prepares professionals to support individuals, couples, and families facing emotional or relationship challenges.

Requirements to become a marriage and family therapist vary by state and city. For specific regional insights, see our guides on how to become a marriage and family therapist in Buffalo, as well as how to become an mft in Chandler. Both paths highlight the importance of earning an accredited graduate degree, supervised clinical experience, and passing the required licensing exams.

Students can also consult local guidelines, such as mft requirements in Charlotte and Chesapeake mft education requirements. Online degrees often offer the flexibility to meet these standards while balancing other obligations. No matter your location, understanding the educational and licensing criteria is vital for launching a successful career in family therapy or related fields.