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

Hecker, Jeffrey; Thorpe, Geoffrey L.

 
9781138461901: Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Ethics
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1138461903 ISBN 13: 9781138461901
Publisher: Psychology Press, 2017

Synopsis

This introductory textbook 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.

It is organized around four key themes:

Science: the text analyzes and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective.
Controversies: the text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline of Psychology.
Currency: the text surveys the field of contemporary clinical psychology.
Ethics: the text discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists in every chapter.

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About the Author

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

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Publisher
Psychology Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138461903
ISBN 13 
9781138461901
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
614