Introductory Clinical Psychology » (1st Edition)

This text provides a broad overview of Clinical Psychology that introduces students to this interesting, diverse, and expanding discipline.

The text approaches clinical psychology in 4 main ways:

• Emphasis upon science—the text examines and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective.
• Emphasis upon controversies—The field of psychology was shaped by controversies; this text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline.
• Emphasis upon contemporary clinical psychology—the text examines the field of contemporary clinical psychology.
• Emphasis upon ethics—every chapter discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists.

1. Introduction and Foundations.

2. History and Recent Developments.

3. Psychological Models in Clinical Psychology.

4. Biological Models in Clinical Psychology.

5. General Issues in Psychological Assessment.

6. Clinical Interviewing.

7. Intellectual and Educational Assessment.

8. Personality Assessment.

9. Behavioral Assessment.

10. Psychotherapy: Research Issues and Efficacy.

11.Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

12. Humanistic, Experimental, and Family Therapies.

13. Cognitive Behavioral Interventions.

14. Clinical Neuropsychology.

15. Clinical Health Psychology.

16. Forensic Psychology.

Epilogue: Conclusion and Future Directions.

Appendix A: American Psychological Associations Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.

Appendix B: A Review of Statistical and Psychometric Concepts.

References.

Author Index.

Subject index.