Includes bibliographical references (pages 543-681) and index.
Contents:
Part I. Introducing clinical psychology. Clinical psychology -- Evolution of clinical psychology -- Current controversies and directions in clinical psychology -- Diversity and cultural issues in clinical psychology -- Ethical and professional issues in clinical psychology -- Conducting research in clinical psychology -- Part II. Assessment. Diagnosis and classification issues -- The clinical interview -- Intellectual and neuropsychological assessment -- Personality assessment and behavioral assessment -- Part III. Psychotherapy. General issues in psychotherapy -- Psychodynamic psychotherapy -- Humanistic psychotherapy -- Behavior therapy -- Cognitive psychotherapy and mindfulness-based therapies -- Group and family therapy -- Part IV. Special topics. Clinical child and adolescent psychology -- Health psychology / Laura A. Pawlow and Andrew M. Pomerantz -- Forensic psychology / Bryce F. Sullivan and Andrew M. Pomerantz -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Clinical psychology is an increasingly expansive field. This textbook is my attempt to introduce its students to the vast range of issues it encompasses. My rationale for creating this textbook was multifaceted: To provide a balanced approach to clinical psychology. There is no shortage of diverse points of view and ongoing debates within clinical psychology, and I believe that the ideal way to introduce students to the spectrum of opinions represented by clinical psychologists is to maximize the evenhandedness of the text. To promote cultural competence. Clinical psychologists must appreciate cultural and diversity-related factors in all their professional activities, and as students familiarize themselves with the field, cultural sensitivity should be woven into their lessons. To offer many illustrative examples, including clinical applications for clinically relevant topics. To write in a scholarly yet clear and accessible style and include up-to-date information. Along the same lines, the text covers a distinctly broad range of topics while maintaining an adequate degree of depth"-- Provided by publisher.
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