From novice to expert: Issues of concern in the training of psychologists

Australian Psychologist

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 38-54

  Jones, Clive M ^a  

^a BOND UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 38149027196     PISSN: 00050067     EISSN: 17429544     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00050060601089470     Document Type: Article

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