Contemporary Clinical Psychology

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Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Third Edition introduces students to this fascinating profession from an integrative, biopsychosocial perspective. Thoroughly updated to include the latest information on topics central to the field, this innovative approach to studying clinical psychology delivers an engaging overview of the roles and responsibilities of today's clinical psychologists that is designed to inform and spark interest in a future career in this dynamic field. Highlighting evidence-based therapies, multiple case studies round out the portrayal of clinical practice. Designed for graduate and undergraduate students in introductory clinical psychology courses. Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Third Edition Brief Contents Contents Part One: Foundations and Fundamentals Chapter 1: What Is Contemporary Clinical Psychology? Case Study: Carlos Definition and Inherent Intrigue Perspective and Philosophy Education and Training Activities Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Employment Settings Subspecialties Organizations How Does Clinical Psychology Differ from Related Fields? The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 2: Foundations and Early History of Clinical Psychology Early Conceptions of Mental Illness: Mind and Body Paradigms The Founding of Clinical Psychology Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist The Influence of Binet’s Intelligence Test The Influence of the Mental Health and Child Guidance Movement The Influence of Sigmund Freud in America The American Psychological Association and Early Clinical Psychology The Influence of World War I Clinical Psychology between the World Wars The Influence of World War II The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 3: Recent History of Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology Immediately after WorldWar II The Rise of Alternatives to the Psychodynamic Approach Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist A New Training Model Emerges The Rise of Empirically Supported Treatments and Resurgence of Cognitive Behavioral Models Present Status The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 4: Research: Design and Outcome Research Methods and Designs Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Designs Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Treatment Outcome Research Questions and Challenges in Conducting Treatment Outcome Research Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology Treatment Outcome Research How and Where Is Research Conducted in Clinical Psychology and How Is It Funded? The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 5: The Major Theoretical Models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Family Systems The Four Major Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology Case Study: Mary Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Understanding Mary from Different Theoretical Orientations The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 6: Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches in Contemporary Clinical Psychology The Call to Integration Biopsychosocial Integration Case Study: Mary—Integrating Biological Factors Synthesizing Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors in Contemporary Integration Case Study: Mary—Integrating Social Factors Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Application of the Biopsychosocial Perspective to Contemporary Clinical Psychology Problems Case Study: Hector Experiences Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Biopsychosocial) Case Study: Nicole Experiences School Phobia (Biopsychosocial) Case Study: Taylor Experiences Cardiovascular Disease, Job and Family Stress, and Type A Personality (Biopsychosocial) Case Study: Marilyn—Biopsychosocial with Cancer Case Study: Mary—Biopsychosocial Synthesis Conclusion The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Part Two: Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 7: Contemporary Psychological Assessment I: Interviewing and Observing Behavior Goals, Purposes, and Types of Assessment Reliability and Validity Interviewing Types of Interviews Case Study: Joe Experiences Depression Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Potential Threats to Effective Interviewing Behavioral Observations Checklists and Inventories Case Study: Jose and the BDI, CBCL, and SCL-90-R Physiological Testing The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 8: Contemporary Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive and Personality Assessment Cognitive Testing Case Study: Paul—WAIS-IV (Intellectual Assessment) Case Study: Donald—WISC-IV (Intellectual Assessment) Case Study: Robert Experiences a Head Injury and Resulting Antisocial Behaviors (Neuropsychological) Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Personality Testing Case Study: Martha Experiences Severe Depression and Borderline Personality (Rorschach) Case Study: Xavier Experiences Bipolar Disorder (Rorschach) Case Study: Debbie Experiences Alcoholism, Depression, and Phobic Anxiety (TAT) Case Study: Xavier (Sentence Completion) Case Study: Elias Experiences Anxiety and Depression (Sentence Completion) Clinical Inference and Judgment Communicating Assessment Results Case Study: Thomas Experiences Aggressive Behavior Associated with Asperger’s Syndrome (Psychological Assessment Report) The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 9: Psychotherapeutic Interventions Contemporary Integration in Psychotherapy Using Evidence-Based Approaches Goals of Psychotherapy Similarities or Common Denominators in Psychotherapy Stages of Psychotherapy Modes of Psychotherapy Case Study: Shawna Experiences Enuresis (Individual Child Therapy) Case Study: James Experiences Bipolar Disorder (Individual Psychotherapy) Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Nonpsychotherapy Approaches to Treatment: Biological and Social Interventions Case Study: Inpatient Group Psychotherapy Case Study: Hans and Marta Experience Severe Marital Discord (Couples Therapy) Case Study: The Kaplans Experience a Family Death and a Suicide Attempt in the Family (Family Therapy) Case Study: Mako Experiences Anorexia Nervosa—Integration of Theories, Techniques, Modalities, and Biopsychosocial Factors (Contemporary Psychotherapy) The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 10: Psychotherapeutic Issues Does Psychotherapy Work? Long-Term Therapy versus Short-Term Treatment Psychotherapy Dropouts Is One Type of Therapy Better Than Another? Enduring Psychotherapy Effects Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Common Factors Associated with Positive Psychotherapy Outcome Change Is Challenging Level of Training for Psychotherapists Health-Care Costs and Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Harm The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 11: Areas of Specialization Clinical Health Psychology Case Study: Celeste Experiences Type A Personality and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Child Clinical Psychology Case Study: Weight-Loss Treatment Program Case Study: Joe Experiences Alcoholism Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Clinical Neuropsychology Case Study: Sam Experiences Autism Case Study: Zoe Experiences Acting-Out Behaviors Case Study: Sally Experiences Anorexia Nervosa Case Study: Joseph Experiences Dementia and Depression Geropsychology Forensic Psychology Case Study: Austin Experiences Substance Abuse and a Severe Head Injury Case Study: Margaret Experiences Problems Associated with a Stroke Other Subspecialties Case Study: The Lee Family Experiences Stress Associated with Divorce and Child Custody Case Study: Marie Experiences Suicidal Behaviors and Depression Case Study: Betty Experiences Job Stress The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 12: Consultative, Teaching, and Administrative Roles Consultation Case Studies: Consultation with Mental Health Colleagues Case Studies: Consultation with Non–Mental Health Professionals Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Teaching Case Studies: Teaching in Academic Settings Case Studies: Teaching in Nonacademic Locations Administration Case Studies: Administrators in Clinical Psychology The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 13: Ethical Standards How Do Professional Ethics Differ from the Law? The Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Case Study: Dr. A Treats a Patient Although He Has Inadequate Competence to Do So Case Study: Dr. B Conducts Psychological Testing Less Than Rigorously Case Study: Dr. C Misleads His Clients Regarding His Credentials Case Study: Dr. D Participates in a Dual Relationship with Her Client Case Study: Dr. E Treats a Client Very Different from Those with Whom He Has Expertise Case Study: Dr. F Is Concerned about Unethical Behavior in a Colleague Case Study: Dr. H Breaks Confidentiality with a Client Case Study: Dr. I Does Not Report Child Abuse Due to Patient Pressure Case Study: Dr. J Has Strong Personal Values That Impact His Work with Clients Case Study: Dr. K Experiences Personal Prejudice That Impacts Her Work with Diverse Clients Study: Dr. L Takes Advantage of His Students for Personal Favors Case Study: Dr. M Is Greedy and Unwilling to Give Back to Society Case Study: Dr. N Allows Unqualified Trainees to Give Psychological Tests Case Study: Dr. O Uses Testing Materials for Purposes for Which They Were Not Developed Case Study: Dr. P Does Not Protect Psychological Tests from Misuse Case Study: Dr. Q Uses His Work with a Client for His Own Advantage Case Study: Ms. R Allows Others to Misrepresent Her Credentials Case Study: Dr. S Misleads Others about His Training Case Study: Dr. T Dates a Relative of His Patient Case Study: Dr. U Abandons His Clients Case Study: Dr. V Publishes Research in a Way to Help Her Career Rather Than Doing So More Responsibly Case Study: Dr. W Surprises His Students with Rejection without Any Warning Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Why Would a Psychologist Behave in an Unethical Manner? Case Study: Dr. X Doesn’t Provide Full Informed Consent to His Clients Case Study: Dr. Y Fails to Help and Support Her Students Case Study: Dr. AA Commits Insurance Fraud How Are Ethics Enforced? Case Study: Dr. BB Enters a Dual Relationship with His Client What Is the Process for Solving Ethical Dilemmas? Is Behaving in Accordance with Ethical Principles Always Clear Cut? The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Part Three: Where Is Clinical Psychology Going, and Should I Go With It? Chapter 14: Current and Future Trends and Challenges Trends in Society Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Research Issues Practice Issues Reaching Beyond Mental Health in Contemporary Clinical Psychology Training Issues The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Chapter 15: Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: A Roadmap College Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology Graduate School in Clinical Psychology Clinical Internship Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Fellowship Specialization Certification and/or Licensure Employment The American Board of Professional Psychology Diploma Is Clinical Psychology Right for Me? How to Get More Information about Current Issues in Clinical Psychology The Big Picture Key Points Key Terms For Reflection Real Students, Real Questions Web Resources Glossary Appendix: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 2002 Introduction and Applicability Preamble General Principles Ethical Standards History and Effective Date Footnote References Author Index Subject Index