Introduction to Clinical Psychology : Science and Practice

Gotlib, Ian H., Compas, Bruce E.

ISBN 10: 0072536500 / ISBN 13: 9780072536508

Editore: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2002

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Riassunto:

Written by renowned experts in the field, Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice , by Bruce Compas and Ian Gotlib, provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of clinical psychology. Based on sound empirical research, this text presents a broad range of the theoretical perspectives while integrating special topic areas throughout. Introduced in the first chapter are four detailed case studies that are revisited in subsequent chapters, providing students with a sense of continuity as they explore these cases in the context of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Students will appreciate the current, real-life examples used to illustrate key concepts.

Contenuti:

I Introduction to the Field

1 An Overview of Clinical Psychology

2 Clinical Psychology: Past and Present

3 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

4 Models of Development, Behavior, and Personality

5 Diagnosis and Classification in Clinical Psychology

II Psychological Assessment

6 Assessment: Understanding Individuals and Contexts

7 Assessment: Clinical Interviewing

8 Assessment: Measurement of Intelligence and Neuropsychological Testing

9 Assessment: Measurement of Personality

10 Behavioral Assessment: Measurement of Behavior, Cognition, and Psychophysiology

III Psychological Intervention: Promotion, Prevention, and Psychotherapy

11 Psychological Interventions: Promotion, Prevention, and Treatment

12 Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Approaches

13 Psychotherapy: Humanistic, Existential, and Experiential Approaches

14 Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive Approaches

15 Effectiveness of Psychotherapy: Evaluation and Integration

16 Clinical Psychology: Our Past, Our Future, and Your Opportunities

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Titolo: Introduction to Clinical Psychology : ...
Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Rilegato
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