Scientifi c Training and its Relation with the Professional Training of Psychologists

A literature review was conducted to identify how scientifi c training contributes to the professional training of psychologists. In scientifi c databases, fourteen papers relating to scientifi c training of psychologists as part of their professional training during their degree courses were selected. Based on the identifi cation of characteristics such as their nature, aims, methods and fi ndings, categories were formulated in order to analyze the results of the studies, namely: (a) conception of research, scientifi c training and participation in research activity; (b) refl ection on the importance of scientifi c training for the professional training of psychologists; (c) characterization of professional behaviors related to the scientifi c training of psychologists; (d) characteristics of teaching goals present in course plans and teaching plans for scientifi c training as part of Psychology degree courses; (e) teaching programs to develop professional behaviors as part of the scientifi c training of psychologists. A noteworthy fi nding is students’ unawareness about the possibility of participating in research activities and the relevance of the characterization of scientifi c and professional behaviors.