The return of science to education in clinical psychology: a reply to Snyder and Elliott.
Clinical psychology currently exists in a state of isolation from the other scientific domains. This disconnect is explained, in part, by the continued adherence to mind-body dualism by many clinical psychologists and the rift between researchers and practitioners within the discipline. However, natural science researchers are reasserting the connection between physical and biological properties and psychological phenomena. As a result, knowledge and skill pertaining to the scientific method will become increasingly important in the education of future clinical psychologists. Modifications to both undergraduate and graduate training are suggested.
Rand
Kevin L
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Psychology Department, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA. krand@ku.edu
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