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Clinical Psychology: An Introduction


Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Paperback by Carr, Alan

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

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ISBN:
9780415683975
Publication Date:
28 Mar 2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
414 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 23 May 2024
Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Description

Clinical Psychology is for students studying clinical psychology as part of an undergraduate programme in psychology, nursing, sociology or social and behavioural sciences. Undergraduate students who wish to know if postgraduate study in clinical psychology would be of interest to them will find this book particularly useful. The book will inform students about: the profession of clinical psychology how to get onto a clinical psychology postgraduate training programme the way clinical psychologists work with children, adolescents and adults with common psychological problems the main models of practice used by clinical psychologists, and the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of psychological interventions. There is a focus on both clinical case studies and relevant research, and the book includes summaries, revision questions, advice on further reading and a glossaryof key terms, all of which make it an excellent student-friendly introduction to an exceptionally interesting subject.

Contents

What is Clinical Psychology? Childhood Behaviour Disorders. Eating Disorders. Drug Misuse. Anxiety. Depression. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders. Models that Influence the Practice of Clinical Psychology. The Effectiveness of Psychological Therapies.

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