Introduction to Clinical Psychology : Science and Practice / With CD-ROM

Written by renowned experts in the field,Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice ,by Bruce Compas and Ian Gotlib,provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of clinical psychology. Based on sound empirical research,this text presents a broad range of the theoretical perspectives while integrating special topic areas throughout. Introduced in the first chapter are four detailed case studies that are revisited in subsequent chapters,providing students with a sense of continuity as they explore these cases in the context of assessment,diagnosis,treatment,and prevention. Students will appreciate the current,real-life examples used to illustrate key concepts.

I Introduction to the Field

1 An Overview of Clinical Psychology
2 Clinical Psychology: Past and Present
3 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
4 Models of Development, Behavior, and Personality
5 Diagnosis and Classification in Clinical Psychology

II Psychological Assessment

6 Assessment: Understanding Individuals and Contexts
7 Assessment: Clinical Interviewing
8 Assessment: Measurement of Intelligence and Neuropsychological Testing
9 Assessment: Measurement of Personality
10 Behavioral Assessment: Measurement of Behavior, Cognition, and Psychophysiology

III Psychological Intervention: Promotion, Prevention, and Psychotherapy

11 Psychological Interventions: Promotion, Prevention, and Treatment
12 Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Approaches
13 Psychotherapy: Humanistic, Existential, and Experiential Approaches
14 Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive Approaches
15 Effectiveness of Psychotherapy: Evaluation and Integration
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