The aim of this essay was to reflect on the future of psychology as a field of knowledge and applied science. The ways in which psychology can cause the changes in society that must occur in the XXI century and adapt to them are approached. Skinner´s views of the future of psychology are displayed, arguing that the progress in the area can bring the solution for most problems of humanity. The Flynn effect (1987) is pointed out as a force producer of psychological and social changes, because humanity will be composed of more intelligent people, who should develop psychology and also need it. Smart psychologists will build an area increasingly supported by empirical evidence. It is signaled the need of psychology to specialize and review its schedules at the undergraduate level and unite around an integrative paradigm. It was concluded by stating the need to value young psychologists' opinions, in addition to the creation of better ways of interaction between people and machines.
History of psychology; Applied psychology; Scientific research - Psychology; Paradigm
