Introduction to Clinical Psychology

The most current research and approaches to clinical psychology. Designed to provide a thorough survey of the field, Introduction to Clinical Psychology, 7/e is accessible to all types of students. This text presents a scholarly portrayal of the history, content, professional functions, and the future of clinical psychology. Extensive use of case material and real-world applications illustrates each theoretical approach. This text is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Understand the history, content, professional functions, and the future of clinical psychology. * Apply theoretical concepts to real-world clinical psychology.Section I: Basic Concepts Chapter 1 What is Clinical Psychology? Chapter 2 Clinical Psychology's Past and Present Section II: Assessment Chapter 3 Basic Features of Clinical Assessment Chapter 4 Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology Chapter 5 Testing in Clinical Psychology Section III: Clinical Interventions Chapter 6 Basic Features of Clinical Interventions Chapter 7 Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies Chapter 8 Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Chapter 9 Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention Chapter 10 Research on Clinical Intervention Section IV: Some Clinical Specialties Chapter 11 Clinical Child Psychology Chapter 12 Health Psychology Chapter 13 Clinical Neuropsychology Chapter 14 Forensic Psychology Section V: The Future of Clinical Psychology and Your Possible Place in It Chapter 15 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology Chapter 16 Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology