Contemporary Clinical Psychology

627 Pages·2010·5.629 MB·English

by  Thomas G. Plante

A realistic and contemporary
portrayal of the dynamic fi eld
of clinical psychology
PLANTE
Thoroughly revised and updated to refl ect the most current topics professionals
will face in clinical practice, the Third Edition takes an integrative biopsychosocial
approach throughout and features:
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■ Current and future trends, plus a step-by-step road map that covers all aspects of a
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This broad-spectrum overview of the art and science of clinical psychology explores many
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different perspectives in many different settings. Author Thomas Plante draws from his

own experience as a practicing clinician and college professor to reveal how science and Contemporary
application function together in the day-to-day practice of psychology.
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THOMAS G. PLANTE, PHD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Santa Clara
University and adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, has written
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or edited twelve books and has published over 150 journal articles and book chapters. He
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maintains a private clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Menlo Park, CA.
Psychology
THOMAS G. PLANTE
ISBN: 978-0-470-58739-3

Contemporary
Clinical
Psychology

CONTEMPORARY
CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Third Edition
Thomas G. Plante
Santa Clara Universityand
Stanford University
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B
RIEF
C
ONTENTS
P O
ART NE
Foundations and Fundamentals 1
Chapter1
What Is Contemporary Clinical Psychology? 3
Chapter2
Foundations and Early History of Clinical
Psychology 31
Chapter3
Recent History of Clinical Psychology 49
Chapter4
Research: Design and Outcome 73
Chapter5
The Major Theoretical Models: Psychody-
namic,Cognitive-Behavioral,Humanistic,and
Family Systems 111
Chapter6
Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches
in Contemporary Clinical Psychology 135
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viii BriefContents
P T
ART WO
Roles and Responsibilities 167
Chapter7
Contemporary Psychological Assessment I: Interviewing and
Observing Behavior 169
Chapter8
Contemporary Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive and
Personality Assessment 201
Chapter9
Psychotherapeutic Interventions 247
Chapter10
Psychotherapeutic Issues 279
Chapter11
Areas of Specialization 303
Chapter12
Consultative, Teaching, and Administrative Roles 345
Chapter13
Ethical Standards 371
P T
ART HREE
Where Is Clinical Psychology Going, and Should I Go With It? 407
Chapter14
Current and Future Trends and Challenges 409
Chapter15
Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: A Roadmap 453
Glossary 477
Appendix: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code
of Conduct 2002 487
References 507
Author Index 569
Subject Index 583