Clinical Psychology

David C S Richard

ISBN 10: 0123742560 / ISBN 13: 9780123742568

Editore: Elsevier Science Sep 2008, 2008

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Clinical Psychology is a graduate-level introduction to the field of clinical psychology. While most textbooks focus on either assessment, treatment, or research, this textbook covers all three together specifically for the introductory level graduate course. Chapter coverage is diverse and contributors come from both PhD and PsyD programs and a variety of theoretical orientations. Chapter topics cover the major activities of the contemporary clinical psychologist with an introduction focusing on training models. The book has a mentoring style designed to highlight the relevance of the topics discussed to clinicians in training. Assessment and treatment chapters focus on evidence-based practice, comparing and contrasting different options, the basis for clinical choice between them, and efficacy of same. It will also introduce the business and ethical aspects of the clinical career that current introductory books do not include, such ethics in assessment, treatment, and research; third party payers; technological developments; dissemination of research findings; cross-cultural issues; and the future of the profession. The text is designed for students in their first year of clinical psychology graduate training. 576 pp. Englisch.

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• Titolo: Clinical Psychology
• Editore: Elsevier Science Sep 2008
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0123742560
• ISBN 13: 9780123742568
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 245 L x 198 A x 29 P (millimetri) 245 millimetri di larghezza per 198 millimetri di altezza per 29 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 1134 grammi

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This textbook is a graduate-level introduction to the field of clinical psychology. While most textbooks focus on either assessment, treatment, or research, this book covers all three together specifically for the introductory level graduate course. Chapter coverage is diverse and contributors come from both PhD and PsyD programs and a variety of theoretical orientations. Chapter topics cover the major activities of the contemporary clinical psychologist with an introduction focusing on training models.

The book has a mentoring style designed to highlight the relevance of the topics discussed to clinicians in training. Assessment and treatment chapters focus on evidence-based practice, comparing and contrasting different options, the basis for clinical choice between them, and efficacy of same.

It will also introduce business and ethical aspects of the clinical career that current introductory books do not include, such ethics in assesstment, treatment and research; third party payors; technological developments; dissemination of research findings; cross-cultural issues; and the future of the profession.

* Includes assessment, treatment, and practice issues

* Compares and contrasts different therapeutic styles

* Exemplifies practical application through case studies

* Focuses on evidence-based practice

* Orients future clinicians to contemporary issues facing psychological practices

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