Publisher's Synopsis
Focusing on the incredible changes in the field as it approaches the millennium, this comprehensive book covers the nuts and bolts of professional psychology in the 'real world,' and offers the fundamental theories, methods, and empirical findings in the field. *Latest research added to all chapters. *"Toward the Millennium" sections in each chapter focus on enduring contributions of each approach. *Empirically validated treatments is presented and analyzed from several viewpoints (Chapter 15). *Includes coverage of cognitive-behavioral treatments for specific disorders. *Increased discussions of brief therapies, self-help, and technology (Chapter 17). *Coverage of radical behaviorists and their therapies. *Explores the latest fundamental theories, methods and empirical findings within the field *Includes a unique chapter on research in psychotherapy, and psychotherapy integration *Revised chapter on the changes in health care delivery *Coverage of cognitive-behavioural treatments for specific disorders *Chapters can stand alone due to the cross-referencing and frequent reviewing of material
