An analysis of a 1938 sample of women clinical psychologists indicates that they were involved at many different levels of responsibility with varied clinical populations. The data show that in 1938 these women psychologists were actively involved in all phases of clinical work, including administrative work, research, the academic sphere, and direct clinical service.
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