Description
Book SynopsisWith well over half a century of experience in clinical psychology, Hunsley and Lee's
Introduction to Clinical Psychology, 2nd Editionprovides clinical psychologists with an up-to-date resource that focuses on the scientific method and those clinical practices that are supported by research. This text offers important opportunities to contextualize clinical practice. Issues of diversity are examined while demonstrating how practice differs in populations of different ages. Current case studies are presented to provide a real-world perspective, while engaging Viewpoint boxes highlight fascinating and important debates.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Evolution of Clinical Psychology.
Chapter 2 Contemporary Clinical Psychology.
Chapter 3 Classification and Diagnosis.
Chapter 4 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology.
Chapter 5 Assessment: Overview.
Chapter 6 Assessment: Interviewing and Observation.
Chapter 7 Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures.
Chapter 8 Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures.
Chapter 9 Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making.
Chapter 10 Prevention.
Chapter 11 Intervention: Overview.
Chapter12 Intervention: Adults and Couples.
Chapter 13 Intervention: Children and Adolescents.
Chapter14 Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change.
Chapter15 Health Psychology: Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology.
Appendix 1 Major Journals Relevant to Clinical Psychology.
Appendix 2 Applications to Graduate School.
