Connecting Clinical Practice to Scientific Progress

Connecting Clinical Practice to Scientific Progress.

Paul Meehl, in one of his last public speeches, memorably noted that most clinical psychologists select their methods like kids make choices in a candy store: They look around, maybe sample a bit, and choose what they like, whatever feels good to them. For many of us who initially became clinical psychologists because we were inspired by the scientist-practitioner ideal, Meehl’s comment was as ...

What is Scientific Progress ? Lessons from Scientific Practice

In a recent debate about the nature of scientific progress, Alexander Bird and Darrell Rowbottom have argued for two competing accounts of progress. According to Bird, scientific progress consists in the accumulation of scientific knowledge. Rowbottom, on the other hand, thinks that truth alone is necessary for progress. Both use thought experiments and appeal to intuitions in support of their ...

The progress of brazilian neuropsychology: From research to clinical practice

To present the new edition of Neuropsicologia Hoje is a task that makes me feel truly honored and grateful; this book was part of my training as a neuropsychologist and researcher. It was first published in 2004 with the aim of presenting neuropsychology to graduate students, updating professional skills and discussing new research findings. Thus, the book completed its 10th anniversary of the ...

Neurosurgery: The Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice

Freeman and Moniz can be seen as personifying the strains on the mental health system as a whole. Whoever could convince both peers and the awakening public of their advantage would win the battle. Indeed, the stage was set for a great and dramatic cure. Psychosurgery was not, however, viewed at that time as a quack cure, growing out of ignorance or a naive public. As part of standard medical p...

Good Scientific Practice (gsp) and Good Clinical Practice (gcp)