Scientist-practioner inventory in professional counseling in psychology: an exploratory study

Abstract

The purpose ofthis study was to verify the viability of Scientist-Practitioner Inventory completed individually by students ofPsychology of a University from São Paulo State. Based on the answers of 46 students of 4th year of Psychology, it has been found that most students showed a preference for traditional clinical activities while research and planning activities attracted very few students. It showed a good discrimination viability of Scientist-Practitioner Inventory under prevailing Brazilian conditions.

Scientist-practitioner inventory; Career counseling; Training in psychology