Introduction to Clinical Psychology

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'As the title suggests, this up-to-date overview of the field of clinical psychology truly integrates research with practice. But the authors don't just cite the research - they encourage students' critical thinking throughout the book. The attention given to issues of diversity and inclusion in this revised edition is timely and brings the material to life with realistic case examples.' Kari Eddington, University of North Carolina at Greensboro 'This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of clinical psychology, providing essential information for students interested in pursuing a career related to mental health. Most importantly, this edition provides readers with the most up-to-date information and directly translates cutting-edge research findings into relatable, real-world applications. This textbook takes a large step forward in grounding clinical psychology in science and is highly recommended.' Michael Wheaton, Barnard College 'As someone who has taught undergraduate courses in clinical psychology using prior editions of this book, let me assure you that this edition is an even more exciting and comprehensive exploration of the field. Readers will find a stunning array of topics which will quickly and effectively orient them to the field of clinical psychology, ranging from high-level theoretical information to practical guidelines for clinical work and even information about how to prepare for graduate studies. It is a terrific contribution from some of our field's best thinkers.' Tina Pittman Wagers, University of Colorado-Boulder 'This book presents an organized, practical, and comprehensive overview of clinical psychology. It uniquely includes numerous applied examples that consistently facilitate bringing the empirical findings and theoretical concepts to life. Students are able to clearly envision clinical psychology as a career path, which is further aided by the inclusion of a guide to understanding and applying to graduate school.' John Young, University of Mississippi 'I have used Introduction to Clinical Psychology in my classes for many years because it is an outstanding compendium of what is involved in being a clinical psychologist. Through differentiating clinical psychology from other mental health professions, exploring clinical assessment and therapy, discussing specialty areas within clinical psychology, and explaining clinical training, this book elucidates the roles of clinical psychologists.' James D. Calvert, Southern Methodist University 'The new edition of this scholarly and highly accessible textbook offers comprehensive coverage of the history and development of clinical psychology as a field. The authors incorporate empirical evidence and clinical examples while encouraging critical thinking throughout the exploration of assessment techniques and approaches to clinical intervention. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students will learn about current ethical issues and professional challenges relevant to clinical practice.' Karen S. Rosen, Boston College 'The Bernstein text is a classic in the field and a superb introduction to clinical psychology that has been made even better by the addition of three of the top people in the field, including two APA early career award winners and perhaps the premier 'buster' of myths in psychology. The text is comprehensive (from assessment through treatment) and eminently readable and makes a persuasive case for the integration of science and practice.' Steven Hollon, Vanderbilt University