La Psicología en Chile

The current state of psychology en Chile is reviewed, beginning with its historical development. The main areas of interest of Chilean psychologists are found to be psychometrics, social psychology, clinical, and experimental psychology; according to the chosen areas for thesis at the University of Chile and the Catholic Uiniuersity of Santiago. Professionally, the main fields of specialization are clinical and social psychology. In 1968 the goverment gave legal recognition to professional psychology in Chile.