Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Second Edition
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THOMAS G. PLANTE, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University and a licensed psychologist with a private practice. In addition, he is an adjunct clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.

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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: Paving the Way toward Integration.

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: Ten Essential Questions about Psychotherapy.

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.

Photo Credits.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

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This new edition provides the reader with the latest developments in clinical psychology. An excellent text for introducing and motivating students’ to become well informed consumers of clinical psychology information. Every chapter provides valuable information for mental health students entering the profession.
—Gerardo D. Canul, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, University of California, Irvine, Visiting Faculty, Graduate School of Psychology and Education Pepperdine University

This is an excellent comprehensive account of the field of clinical psychology. It has both breadth and depth of coverage and is well written and well organized.— Paul L. Wachtel, Ph.D.,CUNY Distinguished Professor, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, City College of CUNY

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