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Clinical Psychology
Science, Practice, and Diversity
Fifth Edition
- Andrew M. Pomerantz - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other Titles in:
Clinical Psychology (General) | Counselling Psychology | Counselling and Psychotherapy (General)
Clinical Psychology (General) | Counselling Psychology | Counselling and Psychotherapy (General)
July 2019 | 648 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The best-selling Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity presents an inclusive and culturally competent view of the vast world of clinical psychology. Through lively examples, robust scholarship, and a highly readable narrative, award-winning author Andrew M. Pomerantz explores the key topics of clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and ethical and professional issues while also incorporating discussions of current controversies and specialized topics. The Fifth Edition includes a new career-focused feature, original videos addressing ethical issues, and updates reflecting the latest research findings in the field.
INSTRUCTORS: Clinical Psychology is accompanied by free SAGE edge online resources, including In My Practice whiteboard videos. These original videos breathe life into concepts via stories drawn from the author's own experience as a practicing clinician. Watch a sample video below!
INSTRUCTORS: Clinical Psychology is accompanied by free SAGE edge online resources, including In My Practice whiteboard videos. These original videos breathe life into concepts via stories drawn from the author's own experience as a practicing clinician. Watch a sample video below!
Preface
About the Author
PART I • INTRODUCING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER 1 • Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training
CHAPTER 2 • Evolution of Clinical Psychology
CHAPTER 3 • Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology
CHAPTER 4 • Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
CHAPTER 5 • Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
CHAPTER 6 • Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology
PART II • ASSESSMENT
CHAPTER 7 • Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More
CHAPTER 8 • The Clinical Interview
CHAPTER 9 • Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment
CHAPTER 10 • Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
PART III • PSYCHOTHERAPY
CHAPTER 11 • General Issues in Psychotherapy
CHAPTER 12 • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
CHAPTER 13 • Humanistic Psychotherapy
CHAPTER 14 • Behavior Therapy
CHAPTER 15 • Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
CHAPTER 16 • Group and Family Therapy
PART IV • SPECIAL TOPICS
CHAPTER 17 • Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
CHAPTER 18 • Health Psychology
CHAPTER 19 • Forensic Psychology
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Supplements
Student Study Site
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SAGE edge for students enhances learning, it’s easy to use, and offers:
- an open-access site that makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime;
- eFlashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts;
- eQuizzes that allow students to practice and assess how much they’ve learned and where they need to focus their attention;
- original In My Practice whiteboard videos that breathe life into concepts via stories drawn from the author's own experience as a practicing clinician;
- multimedia resources that direct students to videos and websites that help explain concepts and tools used by clinical psychologists, as well as resources for planning future careers as clinicians; and
- exclusive access to influential SAGE journal and reference content that ties important research and scholarship to chapter concepts to strengthen learning.
Instructor Resource Site
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SAGE edge for instructors supports your teaching by making it easy to integrate quality content and create a rich learning environment for students with:
SAGE edge for instructors supports your teaching by making it easy to integrate quality content and create a rich learning environment for students with:
- a password-protected site for complete and protected access to all text-specific instructor resources;
- test banks that provide a diverse range of ready-to-use options that save you time. You can also easily edit any question and/or insert your own personalized questions;
- original In My Practice whiteboard videos that breathe life into concepts via stories drawn from the author's own experience as a practicing clinician;
- multimedia resources that direct students to videos and websites that help explain concepts and tools used by clinical psychologists, as well as resources for planning future careers as clinicians;
- sample course syllabi for semester and quarter courses that provide suggested models for structuring your courses; and
- editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides that offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for your course.
“Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity is a foundational textbook that addresses modern approaches to clinical psychology as well as its historical background.”
Wilkes University
“The text is well written and integrates the features seamlessly, which helps keeps my students engaged.”
University of North Carolina – Charlotte
Useful book. Will use again.
Psychology, George Washington University
November 11, 2019