The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the application of mixed methods research designs to multiyear programmatic research and development projects whose goals include integration of cultural specificity when generating or translating evidence-based practices. The authors propose a set of five mixed methods designs related to different…

Challenges the assumption that extensive training is required to develop effective skills in psychotherapy and psychodiagnosis. It is argued that educators of researchers in psychology should examine common assumptions about the nature of psychology practice and consider conceptions of professional work that emphasize reflection in action and…

Three standardized measures of child and adolescent behavior for ages 12-18 are studied: (1) Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist and Teacher Report Form; (2) Behavior Assessment System for Children; (3) Social Skills Rating System. Challenges to psychologists to include the experiences of girls in the knowledge-base grounding their practice and…