Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Introduction to Clinical Psychology
ISBN-10
1317351177
ISBN-13
9781317351177
Series
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Category
Psychology
Pages
614
Language
English
Published
2015-11-19
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Jeffrey Hecker, Geoffrey Thorpe

Description

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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