The challenge to consulting psychology

Abstract

"There are certain activities of the psychologist which aid and abet the illegitimate use of his scientific findings." In many cases research workers "add to the presentation of their factual data and the proper interpretation of the same, certain questionable discussions of so-called practical implications and even more dubious suggestions of applications to human behavior." It is this "shadowy section of science in which the quack finds his best working tools." Furthermore, "the dangers which beset the most skilled workers in applied techniques are not lessened by any excuse that some one else will make the attempt at illegitimate procedures if he does not yield to the temptation of 'trying' something for which he is totally lacking in preparation and training." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)