Clinical Psychology Science Practice And Culture 2nd Edition Pomerantz Test Bank

Author: Andrew M. Pomerantz

By using practical examples and blending in current culture and metaphors, Pomerantz brings the profession to life within the chapters. I think students will find the text enjoyable to read.”-Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp, Ph.D., University of North DakotaThis contemporary text distinguishes itself by presenting key clinical psychology topics in a balanced manner. Andrew M. Pomerantz emphasizes multicultural issues throughout, objectively covers numerous clinical approaches in depth, and creatively uses metaphors and applied clinical examples. Written in an accessible style, Clinical Psychology examines all subfields of clinical psychology thoroughly-including the history and current state of the field, clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics. This core text is ideal for undergraduates or first-year graduate students in clinical psychology courses.

 Table contents:

Part I: Introducing Clinical Psychology

Ch 1 – Defining Clinical Psychology

What is Clinical Psychology?

Education and Training in Clinical Psychology

Professional Activities and Employment Settings

How Are Clinical Psychologists Different From…

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 2 – Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Origins of the Field

Early Pioneers

Lightner Witmer and the Creation of Clinical Psychology

Assessment

Psychotherapy

Development of the Profession

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 3 – Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Prescription Privileges

Evidence-Based Treatments/Manualized Therapy

Payment Methods

The Influence of Technology

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 4 – Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Competence

Are We All Alike? Or All Different?

What Constitutes a Culture?

Training Psychologists in Cultural Issues

An Example of Culture Influencing the Clinical Context: The Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Ch 5 – Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

American Psychological Association Code of Ethics

Confidentiality

Informed Consent

Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Competence

Ethics in Clinical Assessment

Ethics in Clinical Research

Contemporary Ethical Issues

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 6 – Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?

How Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research?

Ethical Issues in Research in Clinical Psychology

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Part II: Assessment

Ch 7 – Diagnosis and Classification Issues

Defining Normality and Abnormality

Diagnosis and Classification of Mental Disorders: A Brief History

Alternative Directions in Diagnosis and Classification

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 8 – The Clinical Interview

The Interviewer

Components of the Interview

Pragmatics of the Interview

Types of Interviews

Cultural Components

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Ch 9 – Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Intelligence Testing

Achievement Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 10 – Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

Multimethod Assessment

Evidence-Based Assessment

Culturally Competent Assessment

Objective Personality Tests

Projective Personality Tests

Behavioral Assessment

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Part III: Psychotherapy

Ch 11 – General Issues in Psychotherapy

Does Psychotherapy Work?

Efficacy Versus Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

Which Type of Psychotherapy Is Best?

What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice?

Denise: A Fictional Client to Consider From Multiple Perspectives

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 12 – Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Defining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychosexual Stages: Clinical Implications

More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Outcome Issues

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 13 – Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Concepts: Clinical Implications

Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy

Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy

Reflection: An Important Therapist Response

Alternatives to Humanism

Outcome Issues

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 14 – Behavioral Psychotherapy

Origins of Behavioral Psychotherapy

Goal of Behavioral Psychotherapy

Two Types of Conditioning

Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning

Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning

Alternatives to Behavior Therapy

Outcome Issues

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 15 – Cognitive Psychotherapy

Goal of Cognitive Therapy

Two Approaches to Cognitive Therapy

Recent Applications of Cognitive Therapy

Outcome Issues

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 16 – Group and Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Part IV: Special Topics

Ch 17 – Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Psychological Issues of Childhood

Assessment of Children and Adolescents

Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 18 – Health Psychology

Definitions: Health Psychology Versus Behavioral Medicine

Stress

Stress and Physical Illness

Stress and Coping

Social Support

Clinical Applications

Cultural Factors in Health Psychology

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Ch 19 – Forensic Psychology

Definition and History

Forensic Activities of Clinical Psychologists

Chapter Summary

Key Terms and Names

Glossary

References

Photo Credits

Author Index

Subject Index