Offering the most accurate and current coverage of the clinical psychology field, along with fully integrated coverage of the new DSM-5, this Third Edition Update explores clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, current controversies, and specialized topics. Up-to-date references, including many from DSM-5 in 2012 and 2013, are also featured.\ Through the creative use of metaphor, the author connects new concepts with concepts students already know, making this an accessible text for all readers. In addition, the book provides balanced coverage of multiple clinical perspectives, a wide variety of clinical examples, and a unique focus on ethics and cultural diversity. Contents: Part I: Introducing Clinical Psychology Chapter 1. Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training Chapter 2. Evolution of Clinical Psychology Chapter 3. Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology Chapter 4. Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology Chapter 5. Ethical 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. Behavioral Psychotherapy Chapter 15. Cognitive Psychotherapy 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 |