Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Softcover

Bernstein, Douglas A.; Nietzel, Michael T.; Milich, Richard S.

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9780134886855: Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134886852 ISBN 13: 9780134886855

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1991

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Appropriate for junior, senior and graduate-level courses in Clinical Psychology.

Designed to provide a thorough survey of the field that is equally accessible to students with a general interest as well as to those with professional aspirations, this text presents a scholarly portrayal of the history, content, professional functions, and the future of clinical psychology.

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This comprehensive survey forms an account of behavioural, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to the field of clinical psychology, and seeks to provide a solid grounding for those with an interest in the subject. The authors place emphasis on the research tradition in clinical psychology and stress the advantages of the scientist-practitioner model of preparation for the multitude of functions available to clinical psychologists. As a whole, this book gives an understanding of what the field involves and requires of those studying the area. Key features of the third edition include a new chapter on clinical child psychology, general revision and reorganization of the text and added material on diagnostic advances, research strategies, innovative treatments, specialized assessment instruments and developing professional issues.

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