Znaczenie intuicji w warsztacie psychologa

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present results of researches on intuition in the work of a psychologist. There are two definitions of intuition: (1) a tool of psychological cognition and discovering truth in unexpected way; (2) a special sense clearected to understand psychological processes of oneself or other people. Perception of intuition and valuation of its meaning depends on the psychologist's role (scientifical, practical). For a practical psychologist, intuition is important in every moment of contact with a patient. For a scientist, intuition is an opportunity of unlimited creative work and it enables to discover and explain truths and dependencies quickly. The access to intuition is necessary to be a good psychologist.