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Debate on Scientific Research in Clinical Psychology
An ongoing debate exists within the clinical psychology community regarding the extent to which the field utilizes scientific research. Critics argue that clinical practice often ignores scientific evidence, such as by failing to use empirically supported treatments, and advocate for reforms in how clinicians are trained and how treatments are evaluated. In contrast, others maintain that these claims are exaggerated and believe that such widespread changes to clinical training and practice are unnecessary.
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