Publisher's Synopsis
In addition to nearly 1,800 new references, the Fourth Edition highlights important new trends in the field, from the explosion in biological and neuroscience research, to new life-span developmental theories, to the challenges confronted by scientists and clinicians working in the field, to the impact of psychological disorders on patients, their families, and society. It goes on to emphasize the scientific basis of clinical psychology, covering the classic theories and research findings that influenced the course of its development.
