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Language: English
Published by Psychology Press, 2004
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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.
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- Title
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Author
- Jeffrey Hecker
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205277748
- ISBN 13
- 9780205277742
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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