What is clinical psychology?

Proposes a broadened definition of clinical psychology which is based on a generalized training program that integrates university and clinical center training and provides the foundation for specialization in the internship, employment, or postdoctoral study. The scientist-professional model is reaffirmed as the best training method to develop psychologists capable of practicing both a profession objectively and a science humanistically. The acquisition of knowledge and of an appropriate attitude is considered essential to this development. Fundamental to this attitude is self-knowledge, achieved through self-evaluation under guidance. For the implementation of an integrated training program, 6 principles of context for teaching are presented, as well as suggestions for substantive and methodological areas of training.