Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture » (2nd Edition)

Andrew M. Pomerantz, Ph. D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Adult Psychology Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to clinical psychology. He also maintains a part-time private practice of clinical psychology in St. Louis, MO. He earned his B. A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and his M. A. and Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University. He completed his predoctoral internship at Indiana University School of Medicine Psychology Training Consortium. He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Psychology, and has published articles in numerous professional journals including Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Teaching of Psychology, Ethics & Behavior, and Training and Education in Professional Psychology. His primary research interests include psychotherapy and ethical/professional issues in clinical psychology. He served two terms as president of Psychotherapy Saint Louis and is a member of the American Psychological Association.

"A very readable account; a clearly accessible introduction to the field and to critical issues within it. The particular advantage is that this text is addressed to undergraduates making career choices and provides an informed discussion of key issues."
-Kate Briggs, University of West Georgia

"The book is well written, easy to understand, and covers all of the necessary topics to gain an appreciation for the field of clinical psychology."
-David Topor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"The most impressive aspect of this material is the comprehensive nature of the text. The breadth, clarity, and usefulness of the coverage is first rate."
-Alan Whitlock, University of Idaho

"This is very balanced in presentation-perhaps the least biased text for clinical psych I've seen"
-Elizabeth E. Seebach, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

"Very user-friendly- more interactive (in terms of thinking questions, ect.) than other similar texts."
-Jessica Yokley, University of Pittsburgh

Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture distinguishes itself from other core texts for undergraduate clinical psychology courses through the evenhanded presentation of multiple clinical perspectives and emphasis on multicultural issues. Written in and academic yet accessible style, the text covers all subfields of clinical psychology thoroughly, including the history and current state of the field, clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics such as forensic and health psychology. In particular, the text covers thesubfield that constitutes the primary interest of students and the primary activity of clinical psychologists-psychotherapy-broadly.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes a full chapter on cultural issues in the introductory section of the book.

• Offers a full chapter on ethical issues in the introductory section of the book.

• Presents a full chapter in which current and controversial topics are discussed from both sides of the debate.

• Integrates discussion of ethical and professional issues throughout the book.

• Incorporates useful pedagogical tools that serve to connect unfamiliar clinical psychology concepts to the everyday life of students. These include a "Considering Culture" box in each chapter following the chapter on culture, "Denise inPsychotherapy" boxes that illustrate how a client would be treated according to various approaches, at least one "Metaphorically Speaking" box in most chapters that use metaphors to teach students about new concepts, and end-of-chapter critical thinking questions.

AUTHOR-CREATED ANCILLARIES

• An Instructor's Resource CD-ROM provides PowerPoint slides, a computerized test bank, suggested class activities, sample syllabi, Web and video resources for each chapter of the text.

• A Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/pomerantzcpstudy offers self-quizzes, e-flashcards, sample case studies, Internet exercises and suggested Web resources, and SAGE journal articles with discussion questions.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This balanced text gives upper-level undergraduate or first-year graduate students of Clinical Psychology an extensive review of different clinical approaches as well as a greater level of cultural understanding.

Chapter 1: Defining Clinical Psychology
What is Clinical Psychology?
Education and Training in Clinical Psychology
Professional Activities and Employment Settings
How Are Clinical Psychologists Different From...
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 2: Evolution of Clinical Psychology
Origins of the Field
Early Pioneers
Lightner, Witmer, and the Creation of Clinical Psychology
Assessment
Psychotherapy
Development of the Profession
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 3: Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology
Prescription Privileges
Evidence-Based Treatments/ Manualized Therapy
Payment Methods
The Influence of Technology
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 4: Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology
Cultural Competence
Are We All Alike? Or All Different?
What Constitutes Culture?
Training Psychologists in Cultural Issues
An Example of Culture Influencing the Clinical Context: The Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 5: Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology
APA Code of Ethics
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Multiple Relationships
Competence
Ethics in Clinical Assessment
Ethics in Clinical Research
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 6: Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology
Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?
How Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?
Ethical Issues in Research in Clinical Psychology
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 7: Diagnosis and Classification Issues
Defining Normality and Abnormality
Diagnosis and Classification of Mental Disorders: A Brief History
Alternative Directions in Diagnosis and Classification
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 8: The Clinical Interview
The Interviewer
Components of the Interview
Pragmatics of the Interview
Types of Interviews
Cultural Components
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 9: Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment
Intelligence Testing
Achievement Testing
Neuropsychological Testing
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 10: Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
Multi-method Assessment
Culturally Competent Assessment
Objective Personality Tests
Projective Personality Tests
Behavioral Assessment
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 11: General Issues in Psychotherapy
Does Psychotherapy Work?
What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice?
Denise: A Client to Consider from Multiple Perspectives
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 12: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Defining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psyhosexual Stages: Clinical Implications
More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 13: Humanistic Psychotherapy
Humanistic Concepts: Clinical Implications
Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Reflection: An Important Therapist Response
Altenatives to Humanism
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 14: Behavioral Psychotherapy
Origins of Behavioral Psychotherapy
Goal of Behavioral Psychotherapy
Two Types of Conditioning
Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning
Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning
Alternatives to Behavior Therapy
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 15: Cognitive Psychotherapy
Goal of Cognitive Psychotherapy
Two Approaches to Cognitive Therapy
Recent Applications of Cognitive Therapy
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 16: Group and Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Chapter Summary
Chapter 17: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychological Issues of Childhood
Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 18: Health Psychology
Definitions: Health Psychology versus Behavioral Medicine
Clinical Applications
Cultural Factors in Health Psychology
Summary
Key Terms and Names
Chapter 19: Forensic Psychology
Definition and History
Forensic Activities of Clinical Psychologists
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names