This article is a result of a qualitative study the approach of which deals with issues that refer to the social representation of Psychology and the psychologist, specifically related to the users who were encountered in the waiting room of the teaching-clinic of the Centro Universitário Franciscano, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A questionnaire was used for data collection, with the aim of investigating the opinions, beliefs, feelings, interests, and expectations of these subjects. The responses were analyzed using content analysis as the framework. The results showed that there were difficulties in establishing differences between Psychology and the psychologist, as they are both described as having a care function to help and understand psychological issues. Furthermore, recognition of the work of Psychology trainees was highlighted, emphasizing this practice as a true teaching-learning practice.
Psychology; Psychologists; Social representation