1st Edition

Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice A Pragmatic Guide

Edited By Michel Hersen Copyright 2005
472 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

472 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

472 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

There have been numerous books published that have dealt with psychological assessment. These books have ranged from the theoretical to the clinical. However, most of the pragmatics involved in the day-to-day activities of the psychological assessor often have been neglected in the press. In light of the above, the primary objective of Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice is to... Read more

Preface.General Issues. Ey, Hersen, Pragmatic Issues of Assessment in Clinical Practice. Miller, Evans, Ethical Issues in Assessment. Evaluation of Adults. McGlynn, Smitherman, Hammel, Panic, Agoraphobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Mozley, Buckley, Kaloupek, Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders. Hopko, Lejuez, Armento, Bare, Depressive Disorders. McClough, Clarkin, Personality Disorders. Adesso, Cisler, Larus, Hayes, Substance Abuse. Stewart, Williamson, Assessment of Eating Disorders. Maletzky, Steinhauser, Sexual Deviations. Sayers, Marital Dysfunction. Evaluation of Children. Silverman, Lopez, Anxiety Disorders. Orvaschel, Depressive Disorders. Sandler, Hatt, Mental Retardation. Demolino, Harris, Jennett, Martins, Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Freeman, Conduct Disorders.  Winters, Newcomb, Fahnhorst, Substance-use Disorders. Author Index. Subject Index.

Biography

Michel Hersen, Ph.D., ABPP, is Dean and Professor of the School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University.

"Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice contains up-to-date information regarding methods of assessment for an array of common adult and childhood behavioral disorders. This book is an excellent reference for clinicians, and will be viewed as a welcome addition to the applied psychologist's library." -- Alan M. Gross, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, University of Mississippi