Comments on the original article "Rethinking intractable conflict: The perspective of dynamical systems," by R. R. Vallacher, P. T. Coleman, A. Nowak, and L. Bui-Wrzosinska. Vallacher et al presented an intriguing description of dynamical systems theory as applied to the understanding of intractable conflicts ranging from the intrapsychic to the…

The aims in this article are to connect the conceptual structure of clinical psychological science to what the author believes to be the omnipresent principles of evolution, use the evolutionary model to create a deductively derived clinical theory and taxonomy, link the theory and taxonomy to comprehensive and integrated approaches to assessment,…

Current evidence suggests that the Boulder, or scientist-professional, model of training in clinical psychology is successful and widely accepted. This article argues against alternative models and stresses the need for quality in the profession and in the discipline of psychology. (Author/RLV)

This study highlights the differences between community psychology and community mental health and concludes that community psychology should disengage itself from the community mental health movement if it is to fulfill its most important functions of interfacing with the social systems of deviance control and of socialization and support.…

Distinguishes between attribution of responsibility for a problem and attribution of responsibility for a solution. Derives four general models that specify what form people's behavior will take when they try either to help others or to help themselves. Also describes competing models of responsibility in education, psychotherapy, law, and…