Introduction to Clinical Psychology. An evidence-based approach, 4th Ed

"Introduction to Clinical Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4th Edition by University of Ottawa authors Catherine M. Lee and John Hunsley introduces students to the theories and practices of clinical psychology and conveys the important work done by clinical psychologists. This text is designed to be helpful not only to those who will go on to careers in clinical psychology, but also to those who will choose other career paths."-- From publisher's website Cover Title Page Copyright Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors Contents 1 The Evolution of Clinical Psychology Introduction Defining the Nature and Scope of Clinical Psychology Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology Mental Health Professions Counselling Psychology School Psychology Psychiatry Clinical Social Work Other Mental Health Professions Availability of Mental Health Service Providers A Brief History of Clinical Psychology The Roots of Clinical Psychology The History of Assessment in Clinical Psychology The History of Intervention in Clinical Psychology The History of Prevention in Clinical Psychology The Future Summary and Conclusions 2 Contemporary Clinical Psychology Introduction Activities of Clinical Psychologists Assessment and Diagnosis Intervention Prevention Consultation Research Teaching and Supervision Administration Employment Settings The Two Pillars of Clinical Psychology: Science and Ethics Training in Clinical Psychology Models of Training in Clinical Psychology Accreditation of Clinical Psychology Programs Licensure in Clinical Psychology Summary and Conclusions 3 Classification and Diagnosis Introduction Defining Abnormal Behaviour and Mental Disorders Developmental Psychopathology Diagnosis Defining Disorder Prevalence of Mental Disorders Understanding the Development of Mental Disorders The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) System The Evolution of the DSM The DSM-5 The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) System Limitations of Diagnostic Systems Defining Abnormality (Revisited) Diagnostic Reliability Heterogeneity of Symptom Profiles Diagnostic Validity Comorbidity Categorical versus Dimensional Classification Summary and Conclusions 4 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Introduction Generating Research Hypotheses Ethics in Research Research Designs Case Studies Single Case Designs Correlational Designs Quasi-Experimental Designs Experimental Designs Selecting Research Participants and Measures Selecting the Sample Selecting the Sampling Strategy Setting the Sample Size Measurement Options and the Importance of Psychometric Properties Analyzing the Data Statistical and Clinical Significance Research Syntheses Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis Summary and Conclusions 5 Assessment: Overview Introduction Psychological Assessment Evidence-Based Assessment The Purposes of Psychological Assessment Psychological Testing Assessment versus Testing Psychometric Considerations Testing Practices in Clinical Psychology Ethical Considerations Summary and Conclusions 6 Assessment: Interviewing and Observation Introduction Ethical Issues: Limits of Confidentiality Unstructured Assessment Interviews Semi-Structured Diagnostic Interviews General Issues in Interviewing Attending Skills Contextual Information Culturally Sensitive Interviewing Defining Problems and Goals Assessing Suicide Risk Interviewing Couples Interviewing Families Interviewing Children and Adolescents Observations Self-Monitoring Summary and Conclusions 7 Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures Introduction Defining Intelligence Theories of Intelligence Assessing Intelligence: The Clinical Context The Wechsler Intelligence Scales Background Issues Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation Issues Canadian Normative Data Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Fifth Edition (WISC-V) Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) Other Intelligence Scales Selected Cognitive Assessment Scales Wechsler Memory Scale—Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test—Third Edition (WIAT-III) Summary and Conclusions 8 Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures Introduction The Person-Situation Debate Self-Presentation Biases Developing Culturally Appropriate Measures The Clinical Utility of Self-Report and Projective Measures Self-Report Personality Measures MMPI-2 and MMPI-A Other Clinical Measures of Personality Functioning Self-Report Checklists of Behaviours and Symptoms Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment SCL-90-R Outcome Questionnaire 45 Beck Depression Inventory-II Children’s Depression Inventory 2 Projective Measures of Personality Rorschach Inkblot Test Summary and Conclusions 9 Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making Integrating Assessment Data Case Formulation Threats to the Validity of Assessments and Case Formulations Patient/Client Factors Clinician Factors Improving the Accuracy of Clinical Judgment Psychological Assessment Reports and Treatment Plans Assessment Feedback Summary and Conclusions 10 Prevention Introduction Approaches to Prevention Promoting Evidence-Based Parenting Home Visiting Programs Incredible Years Triple P Prevention of Violence Physical Abuse of Children Youth Violence: Bullying and Conduct Disorder Prevention of Internalizing Disorders Anxiety Disorders Depression Prevention of Substance Abuse Prevention of Problems in those Exposed to Trauma or Loss Summary and Conclusions 11 Intervention: Overview Introduction The Ethics of Intervention Theoretical Approaches Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapies Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression Process-Experiential Therapies Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies Seeking Psychological Treatment The Duration and Impact of Psychotherapy Alternative Modes of Service Delivery Summary and Conclusions 12 Intervention: Adults and Couples Introduction Does Psychotherapy Work? A Controversy and Its Impact Meta-Analysis and Psychotherapy Research Evidence-Based Treatments: Initiatives and Controversies Clinical Practice Guidelines Examples of Evidence-Based Treatments CBT for Depression Prolonged Exposure CBT for PTSD EFT for Couple Distress Effectiveness Trials Adoption of Evidence-Based Treatments Summary and Conclusions 13 Intervention: Children and Adolescents Introduction Who Is the Client in Psychological Services for Children and Adolescents? Landmarks in the Evolution of Evidence-Based Psychological Services for Children and Adolescents Do Psychological Treatments for Children and Adolescents Work? Which Treatments Work for Specific Disorders? Clinical Practice Guidelines Examples of Evidence-Based Treatments Disruptive Behaviour Disorders Adolescent Depression Efficacy, Effectiveness, and the Dissemination of Evidence-Based Treatments Summary and Conclusions 14 Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change Introduction Psychotherapy Process and Process-Outcome Research Examining Client Factors Examining Therapist Factors Examining Treatment Factors Some Methodological Cautions Common Factors in Psychotherapy Research Perspectives on Common Factors: The Therapeutic Alliance Research Perspectives on Common Factors: Psychotherapy Equivalence Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Relationships Task Force Recommendations Empirically Based Principles of Therapeutic Change Summary and Conclusions 15 Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology Introduction Clinical Health Psychology Definitions of Health and Disability Activities of Clinical Health Psychologists Assessment and Intervention Related to Pain Clinical Neuropsychology Activities of Clinical Neuropsychologists Assessment Intervention Forensic Psychology Activities of Forensic Psychologists Assessment Intervention Summary and Conclusions Appendix 1 Major Journals Relevant to Clinical Psychology Appendix 2 Applications to Graduate School Do You Want to Be a Clinical Psychologist? Do You Want to Go to Graduate School? Are You Eligible for Admission to A Program in Clinical Psychology? Finding Out About Programs in Clinical Psychology The Application Process Financing Your Training Decision-Making References Name Index Subject Index EULA

Introduction to Clinical Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4th Edition by University of Ottawa authors Catherine M. Lee and John Hunsley introduces students to the theories and practices of clinical psychology and conveys the important work done by clinical psychologists. This text is designed to be helpful not only to those who will go on to careers in clinical psychology, but also to those who will choose other career paths.