Preface to the Third Edition
About the Author
Part One Foundations and Fundamentals
Chapter 1 What Is Contemporary Clinical Psychology?
Chapter 2 Foundations and Early History of Clinical Psychology
Chapter 3 Recent History of Clinical Psychology
Chapter 4 Research: Design and Outcome
Chapter 5 The Major Theoretical Models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Family Systems
Chapter 6 Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches in Contemporary Clinical Psychology
Part Two Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 7 Contemporary Psychological Assessment I: Interviewing and Observing Behavior
Chapter 8 Contemporary Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive and Personality Assessment
Chapter 9 Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Chapter 10 Psychotherapeutic Issues
Chapter 11 Areas of Specialization
Chapter 12 Consultative, Teaching, and Administrative Roles
Chapter 13 Ethical Standards
Part Three Where Is Clinical Psychology Going and Should I Go with It?
Chapter 14 Current and Future Trends and Challenges
Chapter 15 Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: A Road Map
Glossary
Appendix: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 2002
References
Author Index
Subject Index

"Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Third Edition introduces students to this fascinating profession from an integrative, biopsychosocial perspective. Thoroughly updated to include the latest information on topics central to the field, this innovative approach to studying clinical psychology delivers an engaging overview of the roles and responsibilities of today's clinical psychologists that is designed to inform and spark interest in a future career in this dynamic field. Highlighting evidence-based therapies, multiple case studies round out the portrayal of clinical practice. Designed for graduate and undergraduate students in introductory clinical psychology courses"--Provided by publisher.