Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture

Clinical Psychology distinguishes itself from other core texts for advanced undergraduate clinical psychology courses by presenting multiple clinical perspectives evenhandedly and by emphasizing multicultural issues.

Written in an academic yet accessible style, Clinical Psychology covers all subfields of clinical psychology thoroughly, including the history and current state of the field, clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics such as forensic and health psychology. In particular, the subfield that constitutes the primary interest of students and the primary activity of clinical psychologists--psychotherapy--is covered broadly in Clinical Psychology.

Instructors and students are provided with an approach to clinical psychology that communicates sophisticated ideas in a balanced, scholarly, accessible way, and which weaves an appreciation for cultural issues throughout its chapters.


Features & Benefits:

• A full chapter on cultural issues in the Introductory section of the book.
• A full chapter on ethical issues in the Introductory section of the book.
• A full chapter in which current and controversial topics are discussed from both sides of the debate.
• A six-chapter section on Psychotherapy. At the heart of the book, this section provides detailed information on multiple approaches to therapy.
• An integrated discussion of ethical and professional issues throughout the book.
• A "Considering Culture" box in each chapter following the chapter on culture.
• At least one "MetaphoricallySpeaking" box in most chapters. This unique teaching device epitomizes the author's effort to connect unfamiliar clinical psychology concepts to the everyday life of students.
• End-of-chapter critical thinking questions that give students the opportunity to review and delve deeper into the material.
• A full ancillary package, including both an Instructor's Resource CD-Rom and a Student Study Site accompany the text.