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Hecker, Jeffrey; Thorpe, Geoffrey L.

 
9780205277742: Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Ethics
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ISBN 10: 0205277748 ISBN 13: 9780205277742
Casa editrice: Psychology Press, 2004

Sinossi

This introductory textbook gives students an appreciation of the field of clinical psychology as an applied science by teaching them the history and future of the field as well as ethical dilemmas facing psychologists today.

It is organized around four key themes:

• Science: the text analyzes and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective.

• Controversies: the text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline of Psychology.

• Currency: the text surveys the field of contemporary clinical psychology.

• Ethics: the text discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists in every chapter.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Jeffrey E. Hecker, University of Maine. Geoffrey L. Thorpe, University of Maine.

Dalla quarta di copertina

This exciting new text gives students an appreciation of the field of clinical psychology as an applied science by teaching them the history and future of the field as well as ethical dilemmas facing psychologists today.

Highlights:

  • Keeps students engaged with an accessible writing style and interesting examples to illustrate key points.
  • Each chapter of the text includes a "Focus on Ethics" section that discusses a particular ethical issue and its resolution in detail.
  • Discusses the history of clinical psychology, including important historical figures and issues, to give students a better understanding of how the past has affected the present and future of the field.
  • This is the only Introductory Clinical Psychology text that devotes an entire chapter to biological models, helping students develop an understanding of the biological bases of psychopathology.

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Editore
Psychology Press
Data di pubblicazione
2004
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0205277748
ISBN 13 
9780205277742
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
614
Contatto del produttore
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