Publisher's Synopsis
This clinical psychology book provides a comprehensive overview, covering the field's historical roots, reliance on personality theory, research methods, concepts of deviance, all major aspects of assessment and treatment, and the major specialties that constitute modern clinical practice. In addition to updating the discussion of the various aspects of clinical psychology, this edition focuses more on evaluating the utility and effectiveness of clinical assessment and clinical intervention methods by referring to the empirical literature on these topics. It also presents the wide diversity that exists within the clinical psychology field regarding theoretical perspectives and assessment-research approaches.
