This undergraduate textbook describes the typical roles and professional activities of clinical psychologists, the usual employment settings, the education process, and the various subspecialties for understanding human problems in behavior and relationships. Case studies illustrate the types of patients and disorders routinely seen in a practice. The second edition updates the trends and challenges in the field and the appendix of ethical standards. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

THOMAS G. PLANTE, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University and a licensed psychologist with a private practice. In addition, he is an adjunct clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.

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