The two most profound influences on the growth of clinical psychology as a specialty were ____.
A)World War I and World War II
B)World War II and the VA hospital system
C)the works of Binet and Freud
D)Witmer's work and the world wars
E)the influx of German psychologists in the 1930s and the VA hospital system

Question

The two most profound influences on the growth of clinical psychology as a specialty were ____.​
A)​World War I and World War II
B)World War II and the VA hospital system
C)​the works of Binet and Freud
D)Witmer's work and the world wars
E)the influx of German psychologists in the 1930s and the VA hospital system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

World War II created a demand for psychological services, which in turn led to the establishment of the VA hospital system. This system provided opportunities for clinical psychologists to practice and gain experience, which contributed to the growth of the specialty.

The Two Most Profound Influences on the Growth of Clinical