Constructing knowledge of psychological knowledge: Towards an epistemology for psychological practice

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Abstract
The standard account of psychology draws on a constellation of ideas about psychological knowledge and its application by scientist practitioners. It is argued that this account is incoherent and fails to render intelligibility to either the practice of psychology, or the appropriate preparation for it. A heuristic framework encompassing some of the different kinds of knowing which may need to be considered in arriving at a more adequate understanding of psychological practice Is sketched out and used as the basis of a preliminary analysis. Some implications of this analysis for the future direction of enquiry in this area are suggested.