Introduction to Clinical Psychology

ISBN-13: 9781138461901 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Jeffrey Hecker

Opis

This text provides a broad overview of the interesting, diverse, and expanding discipline of Clinical Psychology. Four main themes are emphasized throughout the text: Science; Controversies; Contemporary clinical psychology; and Ethics.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Jeffrey Hecker, Geoffrey Thorpe