Introduction to Clinical Psychology : An Evidence-Based Approach

by John Hunsley (University of Ottawa); Catherine M. Lee (University of Ottawa)

• ISBN13: 9780470835807
• ISBN10: 047083580X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-01

Summary

Prestigious Canadian author team Strong focus on evidence-based assessment and intervention Lifespan approach International perspective that includes a comparison of Canadian and other healthcare systems Broad approach to diversity issues Large selection of cases Engaging Viewpoint boxes that highlight important debates Interesting Profile boxes that describe clinical psychologists and their profession

Table of Contents

The Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

Major Journals Relevant to Clinical Psychology

Applications to Graduate School

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