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9781412937528

Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture

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    9781412937528

  • ISBN10:

    1412937523

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-01-24
  • Publisher: Sage Pubns

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'œA very readable account; a clearly accessible introduction to the field and to critical issues within it. The particular advantage is that this text is addressed to undergraduates making career choices and provides an informed discussion of key issues.' -Kate Briggs, University of West Georgia 'œThe book is well written, easy to understand, and covers all of the necessary topics to gain an appreciation for the field of clinical psychology.' -David Topor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro   'œThe most impressive aspect of this material is the comprehensive nature of the text. The breadth, clarity, and usefulness of the coverage is first rate.' -Alan Whitlock, University of Idaho 'œThis is very balanced in presentation-perhaps the least biased text for clinical psych I've seen'Â Â  -Elizabeth E. Seebach, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota "Very user-friendly- more interactive (in terms of thinking questions, ect.) than other similar texts." -Jessica Yokley, University of PittsburghThis undergraduate core text presents a balanced overview of clinical perspectives with an emphasis on multicultural issues. Academically rigorous but accessible, it covers psychotherapy clinical assessment, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics such as forensic and health psychology.KEY FEATURES Includes a full chapter on cultural issues in the introductory section of the book.'¢ Offers a full chapter on ethical issues in the introductory section of the book.'¢ Presents a full chapter in which current and controversial topics are discussed from both sides of the debate.'¢ Integrates discussion of ethical and professional issues throughout the book.'¢ Incorporates useful pedagogical tools that serve to connect unfamiliar clinical psychology concepts to the everyday life of students. These include a 'œConsidering Culture' box in each chapter following the chapter on culture, 'œDenise inPsychotherapy' boxes that illustrate how a client would be treated according to various approaches, at least one 'œMetaphorically Speaking' box in most chapters that use metaphors to teach students about new concepts, and end-of-chapter critical thinking questions.AUTHOR-CREATED ANCILLARIES'¢ An Instructor's Resource CD-ROM provides PowerPoint slides, a computerized test bank, suggested class activities, sample syllabi, Web and video resources for each chapter of the text.'¢ A Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/pomerantzcpstudy  offers self-quizzes, e-flashcards, sample case studies, Internet exercises and suggested Web resources, and SAGE journal articles with discussion questions.INTENDED AUDIENCEThis balanced text gives upper-level undergraduate or first-year graduate students of Clinical Psychology an extensive review of different clinical approaches as well as a greater level of cultural understanding.

Table of Contents

Defining Clinical Psychology
What is Clinical Psychology?
Education and Training in Clinical Psychology
Professional Activities and Employment Settings
How Are Clinical Psychologists Different From...
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Evolution of Clinical Psychology
Origins of the Field
Early Pioneers
Lightner, Witmer, and the Creation of Clinical Psychology
Assessment
Psychotherapy
Development of the Profession
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology
Prescription Privileges
Evidence-Based Treatments/ Manualized Therapy
Payment Methods
The Influence of Technology
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology
Cultural Competence
Are We All Alike? Or All Different?
What Constitutes Culture?
Training Psychologists in Cultural Issues
An Example of Culture Influencing the Clinical Context: The Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology
APA Code of Ethics
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Multiple Relationships
Competence
Ethics in Clinical Assessment
Ethics in Clinical Research
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology
Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?
How Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?
Ethical Issues in Research in Clinical Psychology
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Diagnosis and Classification Issues
Defining Normality and Abnormality
Diagnosis and Classification of Mental Disorders: A Brief History
Alternative Directions in Diagnosis and Classification
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
The Clinical Interview
The Interviewer
Components of the Interview
Pragmatics of the Interview
Types of Interviews
Cultural Components
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment
Intelligence Testing
Achievement Testing
Neuropsychological Testing
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
Multi-method Assessment
Culturally Competent Assessment
Objective Personality Tests
Projective Personality Tests
Behavioral Assessment
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
General Issues in Psychotherapy
Does Psychotherapy Work?
What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice?
Denise: A Client to Consider from Multiple Perspectives
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Defining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psyhosexual Stages: Clinical Implications
More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Human Psychotherapy
Humanistic Concepts: Clinical Implications
Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Reflection: An Important Therapist Response
Altenatives to Humanism
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Behavioral Psychotherapy
Origins of Behavioral Psychotherapy
Goal of Behavioral Psychotherapy
Two Types of COnditioning
Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning
Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning
Alternatives to Behavior Therapy
Outcome Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names Ch
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