The Interface of Social and Clinical Psychology: Key Readings (Key Readings in Social Psychology)

virtually Every Major Area Of Interest In Social Psychology Has Implications For Understanding, Diagnosing, And Treating Emotional And Behavioral Problems. The Intent Of This Volume Of Readings Is To Locate Published Articles That Apply Important Theories And Concepts From Social Psychology To The Study Of Psychological Difficulties. Sub-sections Involve Social Cognition, Attitudes And Attitude Change, Social Influence, Interpersonal Relationships, Self And Identity, And Group Behavior. Since the earliest days of the discipline, psychologists with a variety of theoretical orientations have recognized that interpersonal factors play a role in the origin and maintenance of emotional and behavioural problems as well as in the diagnostic and therapeutic activities through which mental health professionals treat psychological difficulties. Yet, despite recognition that interpersonal processes are relevant to understanding and treating psychological problems, attempts to forge explicit connections between social psychology and clinical psychology evoked little interest among member