Introduction to Clinical Psychology : Bridging Science and Practice

A clearly written introduction to the science and practice of clinical psychology for intellectually curious undergraduates who may or may not be psychology majors, but who have an interest in the field. Readers whose backgrounds include coursework in introductory psychology and abnormal psychology will find the book especially valuable.

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.