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Clinical Psychology
Science, Practice, and Diversity

Sixth Edition


February 2023 | 752 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
From award-winning author Andrew M. Pomerantz comes the Sixth Edition of Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity, providing students with an inclusive and culturally competent view of the vast world of clinical psychology. Through lively examples, robust scholarship, and a highly readable narrative, the author explores the key topics of clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and ethical and professional issues while also incorporating discussions of current controversies and specialized topics. With a career-focused feature and the latest research findings in the field, the new edition of this best-selling text is an essential resource for students in the classroom and beyond.

 
Part 1: Introducing Clinical Psychology
 
Chapter 1: Clinical Psychology
What Is Clinical Psychology?

 
Education and Training in Clinical Psychology

 
Getting In (and Getting Licensed): What Do Graduate Programs Prefer?

 
Professional Activities, Employment Settings, and Characteristics

 
How Are Clinical Psychologists Different From . . .

 
 
Chapter 2: Evolution of Clinical Psychology
Origins of the Field and Early Pioneers

 
Lightner Witmer and the Creation of Clinical Psychology

 
Racism and Prejudice in the History of Clinical Psychology

 
Assessment

 
Psychotherapy

 
Development of the Profession

 
 
Chapter 3: Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology
The Influence of Technology Before and After COVID: Telepsychology and More

 
Prescription Privileges

 
Evidence-Based Practice/Manualized Therapy

 
Overexpansion of Mental Disorders

 
Payment Methods: Third-Party Payment Versus Self-Payment

 
 
Chapter 4: Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology

 
Cultural Competence

 
Are We All Alike? Or All Different?

 
What Constitutes a Culture?

 
Training Psychologists in Issues of Diversity and Culture

 
 
Chapter 5: Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association Code of Ethics

 
Confidentiality

 
Informed Consent

 
Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

 
Competence

 
Ethics in Clinical Assessment

 
Ethics in Clinical Research

 
Contemporary Ethical Issues

 
 
Chapter 6: Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology
Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?

 
How Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?

 
Use of Technology in Clinical Psychology Research

 
Ethical Issues in Research in Clinical Psychology

 
 
Part 2: Assessment
 
Chapter 7: Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5, DSM-5-TR, and More
Defining Psychopathology

 
Diagnosis and Classification of Mental Disorders: A Brief History

 
Criticisms of the DSM

 
Alternative Directions in Diagnosis and Classification: Dimensions, HiTOP, and RDoC

 
 
Chapter 8: The Clinical Interview
The Interviewer

 
Components of the Interview

 
Pragmatics of the Interview

 
Types of Interviews

 
Cultural Components

 
 
Chapter 9: Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment
Intelligence Testing

 
Achievement Testing

 
Neuropsychological Testing

 
 
Chapter 10: Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
Important Considerations for Personality Assessment: Multimethod, Evidence-Based, and Culturally Competent

 
Objective Personality Tests

 
Performance-Based Personality Tests

 
Behavioral Assessment

 
 
Part 3: Psychotherapy
 
Chapter 11: General Issues in Psychotherapy
Does Psychotherapy Work?

 
Efficacy Versus Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

 
Which Type of Psychotherapy Is Best?

 
What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice?

 
Denise: A Fictional Client to Consider From Multiple Perspectives

 
 
Chapter 12: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Definition and Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

 
Psychosexual Stages: Clinical Implications

 
More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

 
 
Chapter 13: Humanistic Psychotherapy
Basic Concepts and Primary Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy

 
Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy

 
Reflection: An Important Therapist Response

 
Variations of Humanistic Psychotherapy

 
 
Chapter 14: Behavior Therapy
The Origins and Goal of Behavior Therapy

 
Two Types of Conditioning

 
Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning

 
Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning

 
Alternative Forms of Behavior Therapy: Behavioral Consultation

 
 
Chapter 15: Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Goal of Cognitive Therapy

 
Two Approaches to Cognitive Therapy

 
More Recent Variations of Cognitive Therapy

 
 
Chapter 16: Group and Family Therapy
Group Therapy: An Interpersonal Emphasis

 
Practical Issues in Group Therapy

 
Ethical Issues in Group Therapy

 
How Well Does It Work?

 
Family Therapy

 
Family Therapy: Essential Concepts

 
Ethical Issues in Family Therapy

 
 
Part 4: Special Topics
 
Chapter 17: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychological Issues of Childhood

 
Assessment of Children and Adolescents

 
Assessment Methods

 
Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents

 
 
Chapter 18: Health Psychology
Definitions: Health Psychology Versus Behavioral Medicine

 
Stress

 
Social Support

 
Clinical Applications

 
A Recent Development in Health Psychology: Patient-Centered Medical Homes

 
Diversity Factors in Health Psychology

 
 
Chapter 19: Forensic Psychology
Definition and History

 
Assessment Activities

 
Treatment and Other Forensic Activities

 
 
Glossary
 
References

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"Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity is a foundational textbook that addresses modern approaches to clinical psychology as well as its historical background."

Charles Resavy
Wilkes University

"The text is well written and integrates the features seamlessly, which helps keeps my students engaged."

Jennifer Webb
University of North Carolina – Charlotte