Clinical Psychology (eBook, ePUB)

A Global Perspective
Redaktion: Hofmann, Stefan G.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The first book to offer a truly global perspective on the theory and practice of clinical psychology While clinical psychology is practiced the world over, up to now there has been no text devoted to examining it within a global context. The first book of its kind, Clinical Psychology: A Global Perspective brings together contributions from clinicians and scholars around the world to share their insights and observations on the theory and practice of clinical psychology. Due partly to language barriers and entrenched cultural biases, there is little cultural cross-pollination within the field of clinical psychology. In fact, most of the popular texts were written for English-speaking European and Anglo-American audiences and translated for other countries. As a result, most psychologists are unaware of how their profession is conceptualized and practiced in different regions, or how their own practices can be enriched by knowledge of the theories and modalities predominant among colleagues in other parts of the world. This book represents an important first step toward rectifying that state of affairs. * Explores key differences and similarities in how clinical psychology is conceptualized and practiced with children, adolescents and adults across different countries and cultures * Addresses essential research methods, clinical interviews, psychometric testing, neuropsychological assessments, and dominant treatment modalities * Follows a consistent format with each chapter focusing on a specific area of the practice of clinical psychology while integrating cultural issues within the discussion * Includes coverage of how to adapt one's practice to the differing cultures of individual clients, and how to work in multidisciplinary teams within a global context Clinical Psychology: A Global Perspective is a valuable resource for students, trainees, and practicing psychologists, especially those who work with ethnic minority groups or with interpreters. It is also a must-read for practitioners who are considering working internationally.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. August 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118960011
• Artikelnr.: 49060164

Autorenporträt

STEFAN G. HOFMANN, PHD, is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University, where he directs the Psychotherapy and Emotion Research Laboratory. His main research focuses on the mechanism of treatment change, translating discoveries from neuroscience into clinical applications, emotion regulation strategies, and cultural expressions of psychopathology. He is the author of more than three hundred scientific publications and twenty books. He is a Highly Cited Researcher by Thomson Reuters, and has many other awards.

Inhaltsangabe

Notes on Contributors xv

Preface xxiii

1 Research Methods 1
Julian A. Rubel and Wolfgang Lutz

Introduction 1

Research on the Frequency, Cause, and Prevention of Psychological Problems, and

Disorders 1

Epidemiology 1

Etiology and Analytical Epidemiology 2

Prevention 3

Evaluating Clinical Interventions and Treatments 3

Does the Intervention Work? 4

External Validity 5

Quantifying the Effects of an Intervention 6

Integrating the Results from Multiple Studies--Meta-analyses 7

Is the Intervention Effective for this Specific Patient? 8

How, for Whom, and under which Conditions do Clinical Interventions Work? 10

Summary 12

2 Classification Systems across the Globe 15
Jan Christopher Cwik and Jürgen Margraf

Introduction 15

Classification Systems in Western Cultures 16

Atheoretical Classification Systems 16

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 16

The International Classification of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of Death (ICD) 17

Theory-based Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Classification Systems 18

Classification Systems in Non-Western Cultures 19

The Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders (CCMD) 20

Specific Classification Systems 22

Specific categorical classification systems 22

Specific Noncategorical Classification Systems 23

3 Clinical Interviewing with Adults 29
Christopher C. Conway, Michelle L. Bourgeois, and Timothy A. Brown

Introduction 29

Goals of the Clinical Interview 29

Elements of the Clinical Interview 30

Diagnostic Criteria 30

Risk Assessment 32

Behavioral Observation 33

Psychosocial Assessment 34

Interviewing Techniques 35

Reliability and Validity of Interviews 36

Integrating Cultural Context in Interviews 38

Actuarial Judgment 38

Functional Analysis 39

Differential Diagnosis 40

Summary 40

4 Clinical Interviews with Children and Adolescents 43
Eva Charlotte Merten and Silvia Schneider

Introduction 43

Clinical Interviews with Children and Adolescents 45

Implementation of Clinical Interviews 51

Diagnostics with Children Needs Training! 51

Age, Age, Age . . . 52

Interviews with Preschool Children 52

Are Children Reliable Informants? 53

Difficulties in Daily Practice 56

Difficulties on the Patient's Side 56

Difficulties regarding Taxonomy 57

Difficulties on the Diagnostician's Side 57

Everything Perfect? How Often are Structured Interviews used in

Clinical Practice? 58

Summary 59

5 Psychological Tests 65
Robert J. Craig

Introduction 65

Principles and Properties of Psychological Tests 66

Types of Psychological Tests 66

Objective Personality Tests 67

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

(MMPI/MMPI-2) 67

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) 69

The Personality Assessment Inventory 72

The NEO-PI-R 72

Conclusion 73

Projective Clinical Assessment Instruments 73

Rorschach Inkblot Test 73

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 73

Other Instruments 74

Computer Test Interpretation 74

Recent Challenges 75

6 A Global Perspective on Neuropsychological Assessment 81
Rachel N. Casas, Matthew Calamia, and