1st Edition

Psychology in Practice Perspectives on Professional Psychology

Edited By Sandra Canter, David Canter Copyright 1982
372 Pages
by Routledge

372 Pages
by Routledge

What do psychologists do outside the walls of universities? By bringing together the personal accounts of a wide range of psychologists actively involved in the practice of their profession, the editors go a long way towards providing an answer to this question. Originally published in 1982, Psychology in Practice provided an insight into the nature of psychology as practiced which both... Read more

List of Contributors.  1. Professional Psychology Sandra and David Canter  2. Clinical Psychology in Practice William Reavley  3. Psychology in Medicine Philip Ley  4. Psychology and Mental Handicap Jeanne Males  5. Forensic Psychology Lionel Haward  6. Psychologists in the Prison Department Bernard Marcus  7. Psychology at Work in Education Keith Topping  8. Psychology and Adult Education Athalinda McIntosh  9. Psychology and Work: The Growth of a Discipline Pat Shipley  10. The Occupational Psychologist Andrew Stewart  11. Organizational Psychology Frank Blackler  12. Psychology and Aviation V. David Hopkin  13. Consumer Psychology Alan Frost and David Canter  14. Psychology and Communication Technology Bruce Christie  15. Psychology and Environmental Design David Canter  16. Psychology and Written Instruction James Hartley  17. Can Experimental Psychology Be Applied Psychology? Ray Bull.  Subject Index.

Biography

Sandra Canter is a Clinical Psychologist, director of Psychological Services, who has published previously on the determinants of personality and social skills training.

David Canter is an applied social psychologist, has published widely and consulted with major companies and given evidence in court and to government enquiries.