Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Ethics - Softcover

Hecker, Jeffrey; Thorpe, Geoffrey L.

 
9780205277742: Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Ethics
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0205277748 ISBN 13: 9780205277742
Publisher: Psychology Press, 2004

Synopsis

This text provides a broad overview of Clinical Psychology that introduces students to this interesting, diverse, and expanding discipline.

The text approaches clinical psychology in 4 main ways:

  • Emphasis upon science―the text examines and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective.
  • Emphasis upon controversies―The field of psychology was shaped by controversies; this text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline.
  • Emphasis upon contemporary clinical psychology―the text examines the field of contemporary clinical psychology.
  • Emphasis upon ethics―every chapter discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists.

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About the Author

Jeffrey E. Hecker, University of Maine. Geoffrey L. Thorpe, University of Maine.

From the Back Cover

This exciting new text gives students an appreciation of the field of clinical psychology as an applied science by teaching them the history and future of the field as well as ethical dilemmas facing psychologists today.

Highlights:

  • Keeps students engaged with an accessible writing style and interesting examples to illustrate key points.
  • Each chapter of the text includes a "Focus on Ethics" section that discusses a particular ethical issue and its resolution in detail.
  • Discusses the history of clinical psychology, including important historical figures and issues, to give students a better understanding of how the past has affected the present and future of the field.
  • This is the only Introductory Clinical Psychology text that devotes an entire chapter to biological models, helping students develop an understanding of the biological bases of psychopathology.

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Publisher
Psychology Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0205277748
ISBN 13 
9780205277742
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
614

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