Contemporary clinical Psychology / Thomas G. Plante

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Part 1 -- Foundations and fundamentals -- Chapter 1. -- What is contemporary clinical psychology -- Chapter 2. Foundations and early history of clinical psychology -- Chapter 3. Recent history of clinical psychology -- Chapter 4. Research : design and outcome -- Chapter 5. The major theoretical models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioral, Humanistic, and family systems -- Chapter 6. Integrative and biopsychosocial approaches in contemporary clinical psychology -- Part 2. Roles and reponsibilities -- Chapter 7. Contemporary psychological assessment I:interviewwing and observing behavior -- Chapter 8. Contemporary psychological asessment II: Cognitive and personality assessment -- Chapter 9. Psychotherapeutics interventions -- Chapter 10. Psychotherapeutic issues -- Chapter 11. Aseas of specialization -- Chapter 12. Consultative, teaching, and administrative roles -- Chapter 13. Ethical Standards -- Chapter 3. Where is clinical psychology going, and should i go with it? -- Chapter 14. Current and future trends and challenges -- Chapter 15. Becoming a clinical psychologist: A roadmap.

The newly revised 4th edition of contemporary lnical psychology delivers a comprehensive and egnageing view of the sience and practive of clinical psyholoogy. From a variety of different perspectives and in numerous settings, the book presents a realistic survey of the field of clinical psychology, including its history, emploment opportunities, significant theoretical, underpinnings, practice instructions, and guidelines for how to conduct and interpet research in this rapidly evolving area.