Andrew M. Pomerantz

Clinical Psychology - International Student Edition

Science, Practice, and Diversity

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Produktbeschreibung

From award-winning author Andrew M. Pomerantz comes the Fifth edition of Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity, providing students with an inclusive and culturally competent view of the vast world of clinical psychology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• 5 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 648
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 188mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 1160g
• ISBN-13: 9781544385488
• ISBN-10: 154438548X
• Artikelnr.: 57712278

Autorenporträt

Andrew M. Pomerantz (BA, psychology, Washington University in St. Louis; MA, Ph D, clinical psychology, Saint Louis University) is professor of Psychology and director of the Clinical Adult Psychology Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to clinical psychology and maintains a part-time private practice of clinical psychology in St. Louis. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Indiana University School of Medicine Psychology Training Consortium. He is the author of Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture (3rd Edition, SAGE, 2013) and Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (with Karen Goldfinger; SAGE, 2010). He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Psychology, Ethics & Behavior, and the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. He served two terms as president of Psychotherapy Saint Louis and is a member of the American Psychological Association.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
About the Author
PART I. INTRODUCING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
1. Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training
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
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
2. 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
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
3. Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology
Prescription Privileges
Evidence-Based Practice/Manualized Therapy
Overexpansion of Mental Disorders
Payment Methods: Third-Party Payment Versus Self-Payment
The Influence of Technology: Telepsychology and More
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
4. Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology
Cultural Competence
Are We All Alike? Or All Different?
What Constitutes a Culture?
Training Psychologists in Cultural Issues
An Example of Culture Influencing the Clinical Context: The Parent-Child
Relationship
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
5. Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association Code of Ethics
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
Competence
Ethics in Clinical Assessment
Ethics in Clinical Research
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
6. 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
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
PART II. ASSESSMENT
7. Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More
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
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
8. The Clinical Interview
The Interviewer
Components of the Interview
Pragmatics of the Interview
Types of Interviews
Cultural Components
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
9. Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment
Intelligence Testing
Achievement Testing
Neuropsychological Testing
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
10. Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
Multimethod Assessment
Evidence-Based Assessment
Culturally Competent Assessment
Objective Personality Tests
Projective Personality Tests
Behavioral Assessment
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
PART III. PSYCHOTHERAPY
11. General Issues in Psychotherapy
Does Psychotherapy Work?
Efficacy Versus Effectiveness of Psychotherapy
Which Type of Psychotherapy Is Best?
What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice?
Denise: A Fictional Client to Consider From Multiple Perspectives
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
12. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Defining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychosexual Stages: Clinical Implications
More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
How Well Does It Work?
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
13. Humanistic Psychotherapy
Humanistic Concepts: Clinical Implications
Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Reflection: An Important Therapist Response
Alternatives to Humanism
How Well Does It Work?
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
14. Behavior Therapy
Origins of Behavior Therapy
Goal of Behavior Therapy
Two Types of Conditioning
Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning
Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning
Alternatives to Behavior Therapy
How Well Does It Work?
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
15. Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Goal of Cognitive Therapy
Two Approaches to Cognitive Therapy
Recent Applications of Cognitive Therapy
How Well Does It Work?
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
16. Group and Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
PART IV. SPECIAL TOPICS
17. Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychological Issues of Childhood
Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
18. Health Psychology
Definitions: Health Psychology Versus Behavioral Medicine
Stress
Stress and Physical Illness
Stress and Coping
Social Support
Clinical Applications
A Trend in Health Psychology: Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Cultural Factors in Health Psychology
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Questions
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
19. Forensic Psychology
Definition and History
Forensic Activities of Clinical Psychologists
Chapter Summary
Key Terms and Names
Critical Thinking Question
Looking Toward Graduate Programs
Key Journals
Student Study Site Resources
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index