Scientific research and psychologic practice are both fundamental in the field of psychology and mental health. Yet, in the past, there has been a vast divide between these two fields with little communication or deference between them. For optimum community and individual mental health both fields would work together. There needs to be a coherent whole. Under the umbrella of psychology, science and practice should both be used to provide feedback and knowledge to each other. In this paper, I will discuss the similarities and differences between scientific research and psychologic practice. (Lebow, 2006).
There are many differences between scientific research and psychologic practice. In the rigor of research the scientific method is used to find the correlation between the theory being used and the results of using that method. Current research builds on past investigation. Research looks at public health issues and find the best method for most of the people in the study group. The practice of psychology works with clients as individuals and looks to find best methodology for that specific person. The structure of research based on the format and structure of the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). However, the mental health struggles in an individual’s life often differs from the exact
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Especially in the long term because, in most cases, after treatment they no longer see the client and can’t track their prepress. In the short-term, while working with the client, progress can be tracked. However, large-scale, time-consuming research intimidates many therapists. Fortunately, simpler, more user-friendly research tools can be used. One example is the single case design, where a therapist’s aske the client several questions over the course of therapy to document changes in therapy and in the client’s life. Client self-response document are also