Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Bringing together contributions by leaders in the field of clinical psychology, this highly readable textbook provides a current perspective on theory, training, assessment, consultation, research, and outpatient and inpatient practice.
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, contributors offer a professional perspective on the various specialized activities and settings of a clinical psychologist. With this unique insight, advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students gain a realistic understanding of the life of a clinical psychologist as well as the diverse professional opportunities in the field.

List of contents

I. Introduction.- 1 History and Overview.- 2 Models.- 3. Education.- II. Evaluation and Assessment.- 4. Intellectual Evaluation.- 5. Behavioral Assessment.- 6. Personality Assessment.- 7. Interviewing.- III. Intervention.- 8. Behavioral Methods.- 9. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.- IV. Professional Activities and Settings.- 10. Consultation.- 11. Research.- 12. Private Practice.- 13. Psychiatric Hospitals.- V. Clinical Specialties.- 14. Behavioral Medicine.- 15. Neuropsychology.- 16. Pediatric Psychology.- 17. Forensic Psychology.- About the Editors.- Author Index.

Summary

Bringing together contributions by leaders in the field of clinical psychology, this highly readable textbook provides a current perspective on theory, training, assessment, consultation, research, and outpatient and inpatient practice.

Product details

• Assisted by: Lynd A Heiden (Editor), Lynda A Heiden (Editor), Lynda A. Heiden (Editor), Hersen (Editor), Hersen (Editor), Michel Hersen (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2009
• EAN: 9780306448775
• ISBN: 978-0-306-44877-5
• No. of pages: 410
• Weight: 1043 g
• Illustrations: XVIII, 410 p.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology