关键词: 心理学, 国际合作, 欧洲

Abstract: Depending on the task at hand, international cooperation in psychology can – and need to – be pursued at varying levels, from global down to regional and even sub-regional. After a review of major functions of international psychology, recent developments of cross-national psychological collaboration at the regional level are illustrated for the case of Europe. In an introductory section on the ‘many faces of Europe’ comparative data is presented to illustrate traditional cultural divergences across Europe, also in the area of education. In its strive for ‘integration in diversity’ the European Union has now become instrumental in promoting novel forms of cooperation and exchange in academic training and scientific research, with significant consequences also for psychology. In this article they are explained and illustrated, with (mostly on-line) reference to regional curricular innovations, novel research initiatives, and evolving new cross-national organizations of psychology in Europe. The review may be useful when preparing for collaborative exchange with psychological institutions and research networks in Europe. And it may perhaps stimulate reflection on possibilities and needs of regional cooperation also in other parts of the world

Key words: psychology, international cooperation, Europe