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Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Seventh Edition

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Author(s): Geoffrey P. Kramer; Douglas A. Bernstein; Vicky Phares

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Author(s): Geoffrey P. Kramer; Douglas A. Bernstein; Vicky Phares

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For junior/senior and graduate-level courses in Clinical Psychology.

Designed to provide a thorough survey of the field that is equally accessible to students with a general interest as well as to those with professional aspirations, this text presents a scholarly portrayal of the history, content, professional functions, and the future of clinical psychology.

Table X Significant Dates and Events in the History of Clinical Psychology, 1-a

Preface, xi

Section I. Basic Concepts, 1

Chapter 1. What Is Clinical Psychology?, 1

An Overview of Clinical Psychology, 2

Clinical Psychologists at Work, 10

Clinical Psychology in the 21st Century, 22

Chapter Summary, 28

Chapter 2. Clinical Psychology’s Past and Present, 30

The Roots of Clinical Psychology, 30

Clinical Psychology Begins to Grow, 42

The Major Approaches Develop, 49

The Pros and Cons of Taking a Specific Approach, 67

Clinical Psychology Today, 69

Chapter Summary, 70

Section II. Assessment, 72

Chapter 3. Basic Features of Clinical Assessment, 72

An Outline of the Assessment Process, 73

The Goals of Clinical Assessment, 78

Clinical Judgment and Decision Making, 91

Other Factors Affecting Assessment Choices, 100

Communicating Assessment Results, 107

Ethical Considerations in Assessment, 110

Chapter Summary, 113

Chapter 4. Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology, 116

Clinical Interview Situations, 117

Interview Structure, 122

Stages in the Interview, 129

Research on the Interview, 138

Observational Assessment: Goals and Benefits, 142

Observational Assessment: Approaches, 144

Research on Observational Assessment, 153

Chapter Summary, 158

Chapter 5. Testing in Clinical Psychology, 160

Basic Concepts in Psychological Testing, 161

Tests of Intellectual Functioning, 173

Tests of Attitudes, Interests, Preferences, and Values, 182

Tests of Psychopathology and Personality, 183

The Current Status of Psychological Testing, 198

The Future of Psychological Testing, 200

Chapter Summary, 201

Section III. Clinical Interventions, 204

Chapter 6. Basic Features of Clinical Interventions, 204

Overview of Clinical Interventions, 204

The Participants in Psychotherapy, 207

The Goals of Clinical Interventions, 217

Ethical Guidelines for Clinical Interventions, 221

Some Practical Aspects of Clinical Intervention, 224

Chapter Summary, 229

Chapter 7. Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies, 232

Psychoanalysis, 232

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, 245

Humanistic Psychotherapy, 252

Other Humanistic Approaches, 262

Chapter Summary, 267

Chapter 8. Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies, 269

Behavior Therapy, 269

Cognitive Therapy, 282

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 292

The Current Status of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 299

Chapter Summary, 300

Chapter 9. Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention, 302

Group Therapy, 302

Couples and Family Therapy, 306

Community Psychology, 315

Prevention, 318

Self-Help, 320

Really Alternative Approaches, 323

Technological Innovations Influencing Psychological Treatment, 325

Psychotherapy Integration, 327

Chapter Summary, 329

Chapter 10. Research on Clinical Intervention, 331

Methods for Evaluating Psychotherapy, 332

Practical Problems in Therapy Research, 337

Effectiveness of Individual Psychological Treatments, 341

Effectiveness of Alternative Modes of Intervention, 351

Chapter Summary, 355

Section IV. Some Clinical Specialties, 358

Chapter 11. Clinical Child Psychology, 358

A Brief History of Clinical Child Psychology, 359

Characteristics Unique to Clinical Child Psychology, 362

Clinical Assessment of Children, 371

Specific Childhood Disorders, 377

Treatment and Prevention of Childhood Disorders, 385

The Future of Clinical Child Psychology, 392

Chapter Summary, 394

Chapter 12. Health Psychology, 397

What Is Health Psychology?, 397

Risk Factors for Illness, 406

Illness Prevention and Treatment Programs, 410

A Health Psychology Case Example, 414

Improving Adherence to Medical Treatment Regimens, 416

Chapter Summary, 418

Chapter 13. Clinical Neuropsychology, 421

A Brief History of Neuropsychology, 423

Basic Principles of Neuropsychology, 426

Patterns of Neuropsychological Dysfunction, 431

Neuropsychological Assessment, 437

Neuropsychological Approaches to Psychopathology, 440

The Current Status of Clinical Neuropsychology, 444

Chapter Summary, 445

Chapter 14. Forensic Psychology, 447

The Scope of Forensic Psychology, 448

Criminal Competence and Responsibility, 449

Predicting Dangerousness, 458

Assessing Psychological Status in Civil Trials, 459

Psychological Autopsies and Criminal Profiling, 462

Child Custody and Parental Fitness, 465

Mental Health Experts in the Legal System, 469

Chapter Summary, 472

Section V. The Future of Clinical Psychology and Your Possible Place in it, 475

Chapter 15. Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology, 475

Professional Training, 476

Professional Regulation, 485

Professional Ethics, 489

Professional Independence, 498

Professional Multicultural Competence, 504

The Future of Clinical Psychology, 507

Chapter Summary, 510

Chapter 16. Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology, 512

What Types of Graduate Programs Will Help Me Meet My Career Goals?, 512

Am I Ready to Make the Commitment Required in Doctoral Programs at This Time in My Life?, 517

Are My Credentials Strong Enough for Graduate School in Clinical Psychology?, 521

Given My Credentials, to What Type of Program Can I Realistically Aspire?, 524

I Have Decided to Apply to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology. What Should I Do First?, 525

Should I Apply to a Master’s Degree Program and Complete It Before I Apply to a Doctoral Program?, 526

If I Choose to Terminate My Training After Earning a Master’s Degree, Will My Opportunities for Doing Clinical Work Be Limited?, 526

Application Procedures, 527

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