Psychology at Chinese universities and in Chinese society - With special reference to clinical psychology

The following contribution gives a short introduction to Chinese psychology, history, psychological research and reaching institutions and student selection for universities. After a brief overview of the theoretical traditions and contemporary trends in general and experimental psychology it focuses in more derail on the recent developments in clinical and medical psychology. Research domains, academic training in clinical psychology and its applications in modem China are discussed with special reference to psychotherapy and counselling.