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Table X Significant Dates and Events in the History of Clinical Psychology, 1-a
Copyright, iv
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
Other Important Questions, 546
Chapter Summary, 548
References, 551
Author Index, 629
Subject Index, 645

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