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Foundations and Assumptions of the Scientist-Practitioner Model

Jennifer L. Jones

Northern Arizona University

Shannon L. Mehr

Northern Arizona University

The scientist-practitioner model is founded on the ideology that trained professional psychologists should be knowledgeable in both research and clinical practice. Emphasis should be placed on the successful integration of science and practice, where the relationship between the two variables is carefully considered. Education and training in either research or practice alone, or concurrently without integration, is viewed as not fulfilling the requirements of this model. Furthermore, there are three vital assumptions of the scientist-practitioner model. The first assumption is that professionals with knowledge and skills related to research will facilitate effective psychological services. The second assumption identified research as imperative to the development of a scientific database. Last, the creators of the scientist-practitioner model assumed that direct involvement in clinical practice by researchers will result in studies on important social issues. Each assumption incorporates the integration of science and practice.

Key Words: scientist • practitioner • foundations • assumptions

American Behavioral Scientist, Vol. 50, No. 6, 766-771 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0002764206296454
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