Clinical psychology : a modern health profession

著者

• Linden, Wolfgang
• Hewitt, Paul L.

書誌事項

Clinical psychology : a modern health profession

Wolfgang Linden, Paul L. Hewitt

Prentice Hall, c2012

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Introduces students to Clinical Psychology by portraying the field as a health profession that uses cognition, emotion and somatic principles to help understand, assess and modify health showcasing the field in its reality. For undergraduate sophomore/junior level Clinical Psychology courses. The authors approached the task as beginning with an appreciation for the problems that the profession needs to solve which makes it easy to relate to them as `real'. This book is distinct because it Has a fresh approach to learning, encouraging problem solving rather than lecturing Offers an international perspective Views clinical psychology as an integrative health care profession and not just a mental health care field Integrates social and biological bases of behavior Presents material pertaining to the realities of being a clinical psychologist.

目次

Chapter 1Chapter Organization Describing the profession The challenges and responsibilities of four different psychologists A Clinical Psychology student Clinical Psychologist A - working in a general hospital setting Clinical Psychologist B - working in a private practice setting Clinical Psychologist C - working in an academic setting Practice realities in Clinical Psychology Conclusion Chapter 2 Chapter objective Considerations for career planning Concrete planning steps Maximizing your academic preparation and building the best Possible application package for graduate training Application Forms Grade Point Averages Graduate Record Examination (GRE) The statement of interest Letters of reference Research or clinical experience? Timing Issues Surviving graduate school Getting licensed Getting the most of graduate school Post-doctoral training Getting licensed Conclusions Chapter 3 Chapter Objective Chapter Organization Properties of psychological tests Reliability Validity How should tests be described with respect to their reliability and validity? Measuring change in therapy Methods used to learn about therapy outcome: Case studies Therapy outcome research Qualitative research Program Evaluation Chapter 4 Objectives Setting the tone Defining what ethical behavior is Our Profession's Commitment to Ethical Standards of Practice Legal facts and Ethics Practice Guidelines/Codes of Conduct Custody and Access Reports: necessary and contentious Codes of Ethics General Principles Conclusion Chapter 5 Objective of This Chapter Vignettes 1-4 Psychological Problems that Clinical Psychologists Focus On Defining Psychological Problems Statistical or Normative Approach Subjective Interpretation (psychological pain) Judgments of Maladaptive Functioning Issues in Defining Psychological Problems Some Concepts in Defining Psychological Problems Sign Symptom Syndrome Mental Disorder Psychological Problems: What processes are affected? Emotions and Emotional Regulation Thoughts/Cognitions, Intellectual Functioning, Information Processing Perceptions Interpersonal Processes Regulatory or Coping Behavior Development Environment Conceptualizations of Psychological Problems Philosophical underpinnings of Orientations to Psychopathology Symptom as Focus Underlying Cause as Focus Current Conceptualizations of Psychopathology Diagnostic Classification Systems Descriptions Communication Research Theory Development Treatment Education Insurance and Reimbursement Epidemiological Information Specific Current Classification Systems International Classification of Diseases - 10 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th Ed Text Revision The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual The Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnostics Summary Ongoing Considerations Key Terms Learned Thinking Questions Chapter 6 Objective of This Chapter Vignettes 1-3 What is Psychological Assessment? Psychological Testing versus Psychological Assessment Psychological Assessment in Practice and Training Purpose of Assessment The Tools of Psychological Assessment Types of Psychological Assessment Psychodiagnostic Assessment Intellectual/Cognitive Behavioral Health Psychophysiological Rehabilitative Forensic Goals of Assessment Problem Explication Formulation Prognosis Treatment Issues and Recommendations Provision of Therapeutic Context Communication of Findings Research Importance of Context Interpretation, Decision Making, and Prediction Qualitative or Actuarial Approach Clinical Judgment or Subjective Approach Clinical Decision Making and Errors in Judgment Base Rate Issue Barnum Effect Illusory Correlation Preconceived Ideas and Confirmatory Bias Inappropriate Use of Heuristics Summary Ongoing Considerations Key Words Learned Thinking Questions Chapter 7 Objective of This Chapter Psychodiagnostic Assessment What are the tests and tools used in psychodiagnostic assessment? Clinical Interviews Unstructured Interviews Pros of Unstructured Interviews Cons of Unstructured Interviews Structured Interviews Pros of Structured Interviews Cons of Unstructured Interviews Objective Tests: Self-Report Inventories Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and MMPI-2 Validity Scales Clinical Scales Interpretation Reliability and Validity Pros of MMPI-2 Cons of MMPI-2 MMPI-A Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventories Pros of the MCMI-III Cons of the MCMI-III Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Rating Scales Projectives Rorschach Inkblot Technique Reliability and Validity Pros of the RIT Cons of the RIT Thematic Apperception Test (Technique) Reliability and Validity Pros of the TAT Cons of the TAT Drawing Tasks Reliability and Validity Pros of the Drawing Tasks Cons of the Drawing Tasks Summary Key Terms Learned Ongoing Considerations Thinking Questions Chapter 8 Intellectual Assessment Purpose of Intellectual Assessment Domains Assessed in Intellectual Assessment G Model or the Psychometric Approach Multiple Intelligences Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences What is IQ? Intelligence Tests Stanford-Binet Scale Stanford-Binet 5 (SB-5) Wechsler Scales of Intelligence Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV) Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-III (WPPSII-II) Interpreting and Using Intelligence Test Scores Clinical Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Evaluations Purposes of Neuropsychological Assessment Assumptions Underlying Neuropsychological Assessment Domains Important to Assess How is a Neuropsychological Evaluation Done? Neuropsychological Tests: Fixed Batteries Halstead Reitan Pros of the Halstead Reitan Cons of the Halstead Reitan Luria Nebraska NEPSY-III: A Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment Neuropsychological Testing: Process Approach Summary Key Terms Learned Ongoing Considerations Thought Questions Chapter 9 Chapter objectives Behavioral Assessment Rationale and basic principles Validity and ethics in implementation and interpretation What can be done to maximize the usefulness of observations? Tips for strengthening observational methods Self-Monitoring Summary Biological Assessment Physiological systems Measurement of physiological activity Reliability and validity Application Summary Conclusion Chapter 10 Objective Defining Psychotherapy The Therapy Environment Homework assignments Therapy length Multi-client therapy Elements in the process of therapy The Client The Therapist The Technique The Alliance Typical presenting problems The therapeutic relationship Cultural competence in clinical psychology Conclusion Chapter 11 Objective of this chapter Psychoanalysis Terminology How Common is Psychoanalysis or Psychodynamic Treatment? General Principles of the Theoretical Models Underlying Psychoanalytic Treatment Primary Assumptions and Principles of Psychoanalytic Treatment Evolution of Psychoanalytic Theory Phases of Classical Psychoanalysis Ego Psychology Object Relations Theory Self Psychology Theory Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapies Goals of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Psychoanalytic Treatment Vehicles for Behavior Change in Psychoanalytic Treatment New Issues in the Field Person Centered Therapy Theory Person-centered psychotherapy Empathy Unconditional Positive Regard Genuineness Systems Therapies Theory Specific Systems Therapy Approaches Summary Ongoing controversies Key terms learned Thinking questions Chapter 12 Behavior therapy Roots and underlying theory Ethical considerations Punishment Reinforcement Concluding observations Cognitive therapy Two major proponents: Ellis and Beck Cognitive-behavioral therapy Biofeedback/Relaxation/Stress management Biofeedback Relaxation/Self-regulation methods Summary & conclusion Stress management A model of the stress process: Major components & moderating variables Conclusion Emotion-focused therapy Motivational interviewing Dialectical behavior therapy Chapter 13 Chapter objective Methods A brief history of therapy outcome research What questions are meta-analytic reviews trying to answer? What has been learned from existing meta-analyses? Cost effectiveness of psychological therapies Controversies around knowledge translation from therapy outcome research Conclusion Chapter 14 Chapter objective Defining treatment specificity Hypnosis Description and rationale Hypnotic susceptibility Understanding and measuring hypnotic trance The method Treatment outcome Summary of hypnosis Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Description, rationale & method Treatment outcome Summary of EMDR Acceptance and commitment therapy Description, rationale & method Treatment outcome Summary of ACT Mindfulness meditation (MM) Roots, rationale & procedure The method Treatment outcome Summary of MM Revisiting claims of uniqueness and specificity Conclusion Chapter 15 Chapter objectives Developmental stages and childhood psychopathology Ethical challenges Impact of development on assessment Intervention Behavior Therapy Play Therapy Systems Therapy Overview of Treatment Outcome The example of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Conclusion Chapter 16 Objective of this chapter What is Forensic Psychology? Forensic Psychology Today The Clinical Forensic Psychologist Police Psychology Crime and Delinquency Victimology Correctional Psychology Psychology and Law or Legal Psychology Differences between Traditional Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology Practice Tasks of the Clinical Forensic Psychologist Assessment Forensic Assessment Tools Forensically Relevant Assessment Tools Clinical Measures and Assessment Techniques Treatment Treatment of Perpetrators of Crime Treatment of Victims of Crime Treatment of Workers in the Field Consultation and Opinions Lie Detection Summary Ongoing controversies Key terms learned Thinking questions Chapter 17 Chapter objective Understanding Health and the Causation of Diseases Early Life Influences and Health Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Adherence Pain Working with Cardiovascular Disease Patients Hypertension Chronic Heart Failure Heart Transplantation Restenosis Working with Cancer Patients Conclusion Chapter 18 Chapter objectives A clinical case scenario The language of pharmacology: Important concepts Frequently used terms and abbreviations Types of psychopharmacological medication and areas of application How arrival of the Internet has changed clinical practice Some sobering, real-world considerations Should psychologists have drug prescription privileges? Conclusion Chapter 19 Chapter objective Changes in health care Clinical Training Prescription privileges Clinical Psychology, computers and the web Research in Clinical Psychology Positive psychology and spirituality Conclusion

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB07092391
• ISBN:
  • 9780132397278
• LCCN: 2010054084
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Boston
• ページ数/冊数: xxi, 472 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : RC467
  • NLM : WM 21
  • DC22 : 616.89/14
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Clinical psychology
  • LCSH : Psychotherapy
  • MESH : Psychology, Clinical
  • MESH : Career Choice