Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Download or Read eBook Introduction to Clinical Psychology PDF written by Jeffrey Hecker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jeffrey Hecker |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 615 |
| Release | : 2015-11-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317351177 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317351177 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Introduction to Clinical Psychology by : Jeffrey Hecker
Book excerpt: This introductory textbook gives students an appreciation of the field of clinical psychology as an applied science by teaching them the history and future of the field as well as ethical dilemmas facing psychologists today. It is organized around four key themes: • Science: the text analyzes and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective. • Controversies: the text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline of Psychology. • Currency: the text surveys the field of contemporary clinical psychology. • Ethics: the text discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists in every chapter.
