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Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Author(s):
  • Jeffrey E. Hecker
  • Geoffrey L. Thorpe
    • Author: Jeffrey E. Hecker
    • ISBN:9788131708002
    • Price: Rs. 475.00
    • Pages:576
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    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—the text examines and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective.
    • Controversies—this text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline of Psychology.
    • Contemporary clinical psychology—the text examines the field of contemporary clinical psychology.
    • Ethics—every chapter discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists.

    Table of Content

    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.

    Salient Features

    • Integrates discussion of the science and practice of clinical psychology throughout the text.
    • “Focus on Ethics” sections appear in every chapter and the “2002 Ethics Code” is reprinted in the appendix, giving this text a stronger emphasis on ethics than any other Clinical Psychology text available.
    • Chapter 4, “Biological Models in Psychology,” is entirely devoted to discussing biological models and their influence on clinical psychology.
    • Chapter 10, “Psychotherapy: Research Issues and Efficacy,” discusses research methods in psychotherapy, since an understanding on how evidence is gathered is crucial to understanding the workings of contemporary clinical psychology.
    • Case examples throughout the text help students develop an appreciation of clinical psychology as an applied science.