clinical psychology

noun

1. the branch of psychology dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of personality and behavioral disorders.

clinical psychology

noun

1. the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and mental retardation

clinical psychology

/ klĭn′ĭ-kəl /

1. See under psychology

Other Words From

• clinical psychologist noun

Example Sentences

If my sister didn’t have a doctorate in clinical psychology, I still would’ve wanted to tell this story, but I don’t think it would’ve been as good or effective.

From Los Angeles Times

Miranda planned to complete his doctorate in clinical psychology and return to Puerto Rico.

From Seattle Times

Yet, at the same time, research in clinical psychology always relies on a test subject’s personal, subjective experience.

From Salon

She is a former therapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve since joined The Honors College at Shoreline Community College where I intended to major in clinical psychology, while also taking classes at Tacoma Community College.

From Seattle Times