Contemporary Clinical Psychology (eBook)

THOMAS G. PLANTE, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Santa Clara University and adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, has written or edited twelve books and has published over 150 journal articles and book chapters. He maintains a private clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Menlo Park, CA.

Preface to the Third Edition.

About the Author.

PART ONE Foundations and Fundamentals.

Chapter 1 What Is Contemporary Clinical Psychology?

Chapter 2 Foundations and Early History of ClinicalPsychology.

Chapter 3 Recent History of Clinical Psychology.

Chapter 4 Research: Design and Outcome.

Chapter 5 The Major Theoretical Models: Psychodynamic,Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Family Systems.

Chapter 6 Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches inContemporary Clinical Psychology.

PART TWO Roles and Responsibilities.

Chapter 7 Contemporary Psychological Assessment I: Interviewingand Observing Behavior.

Chapter 8 Contemporary Psychological Assessment II: Cognitiveand Personality Assessment.

Chapter 9 Psychotherapeutic Interventions.

Chapter 10 Psychotherapeutic Issues.

Chapter 11 Areas of Specialization.

Chapter 12 Consultative, Teaching, and Administrative Roles.

Chapter 13 Ethical Standards.

PART THREE Where Is Clinical Psychology Going and Should I Gowith It?

Chapter 14 Current and Future Trends and Challenges.

Chapter 15 Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: A Road Map.

Glossary.

Appendix: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code ofConduct 2002.

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.