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Thoroughly updated and revised, the ninth edition of this bestselling textbook introduces students to clinical psychology as a bridge between science and practice. Extensive revisions since the previous edition have resulted in the most accessible, up-to-date and thematically integrated edition of Introduction to Clinical Psychology yet, while maintaining the authority and accessibility students and instructors have come to rely on. Updates include: three new co-authors who are internationally recognized scholar-practitioners; illustrations of how psychologists use evidence-based practices to help clients; the fictional 'Jackson family' case studies, providing vivid examples of a family confronting numerous mental health challenges; 'Thinking Scientifically' sections in each chapter, which break down how students can think critically with conflicting findings and use them to draw conclusions; 'In Review' tables at the end of each major section prompting students to review the material and test their comprehension; and an expanded image program, printed in color for the first time.

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Author:   Douglas A. Bernstein (University of South Florida) ,  Bethany A. Teachman (University of Virginia) ,  Bunmi O. Olatunji (Vanderbilt University, Tennessee) ,  Scott O. Lilienfeld (Emory University, Atlanta)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Edition:   9th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.50cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   1.330kg
ISBN:  

9781108735797

ISBN 10:   1108735797
Pages:   600
Publication Date:   29 October 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781009379298
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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

'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

Author Information

Douglas Bernstein is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, and Courtesy Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida. He founded the APS Preconference Institute on the Teaching of Psychology and the APS Preconference Institute on the Teaching of Psychological Science at the biennial APS International Convention of Psychological Science. He served as the founding chairman of the APS Fund for the Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science. He served for thirty years as chairman of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology and has won several teaching awards, including the APA Distinguished Teaching in Psychology Award. Bethany Teachman is a Professor and the Director of Clinical Training at the University of Virginia in the Department of Psychology. Her lab investigates biased thinking that contributes to the development and maintenance of psychopathology, especially anxiety disorders. She received her PhD from Yale University, Connecticut, and her BA from the University of British Columbia. Dr Teachman has been awarded an American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Early Career Award, national mentoring awards, and she is a Fellow of multiple associations, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Currently, Dr Teachman is Chair of the Coalition for the Advancement and Application of Psychological Science and she received a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association. Bunmi O. Olatunji is Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Clinical Training at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee. He has published more than 160 journal articles and book chapters. He has been the recipient of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 12 David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Association for the Advancement of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies New Researcher Award, and the APA Division 12 Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology. He is also the recipient of the APA Distinguished Scientific Awards for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology, which recognizes excellent psychologists who are at early stages of their research careers. The late Scott O. Lilienfeld was Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Psychology at Emory University, Atlanta, and Visiting Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. His primary areas of interest were personality and personality disorders, individual differences in cognitive bias propensity, evidence-based practice in clinical psychology, psychiatric classification, and applications of scientific thinking to psychology. He was (twice) past-president of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology and the recipient of several awards, including the James McKeen Cattell Award for Lifetime Contributions to Applied Psychological Science from the Association for Psychological Science and the Ernst R. Hilgard Award for Lifetime Career Contributions to General Psychology from Division 1 (General Psychology) of the American Psychological Association. He was the editor-in-chief of the journal Clinical Psychological Science and author or co-author of over a dozen books, including 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology (Wiley) and Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (Pearson).

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