In this paper the author focuses attention on certain issues which psychology should face. They relate to the following: the desirability of counteracting fragmentation and striving for better integration within the discipline; maintaining a balance between positive and negative aspects; using the media more effectively; and considering if psychologists are equipped to deal with new tasks they could fulfil in the mental health field.
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