Lightner Witmer

Psychology United States 1867 – 1941 102 quotes

American psychologist who coined 'clinical psychology' and opened the first psychological clinic.

Most quoted

"The object of clinical psychology is to ascertain the mental and moral status of the individual and to devise means for his improvement."

— from Clinical Psychology, 1907

"Clinical psychology is the study of individuals, by observation or experimentation, with the intention of promoting change."

— from Clinical Psychology, 1907

"The clinical psychologist is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and moral retardation and deviation."

— from Clinical Psychology, 1907