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Foundations of Professional Psychology

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Description for Foundations of Professional Psychology Hardcover. Examines whether there exists a unified conceptual framework for the field that is firmly based on scientific understanding regarding human development and functioning, that applies across all the clinical populations and practice areas within the field, and that would also help integrate professional psychology more fully into health care. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
Recent advances in the scientific understanding of the human mind and brain along with the emphases on evidence-based practice and competency-based education are creating increasing pressures to update some of the traditional approaches to structuring and organizing education and practice in the field. There have also been many calls in recent years for a unified approach to conceptualizing professional practice in psychology. This book examines whether there exists a unified conceptual framework for the field that is firmly based on current scientific understanding regarding human development and functioning, that applies across all the clinical populations and practice areas within the ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
Number of pages
262
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780123850799
SKU
V9780123850799
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About Timothy P. Melchert
Timothy Melchert’s research focuses on the theoretical and scientific frameworks used to guide education and practice in behavioural healthcare. He utilizes a science-based biopsychosocial framework to resolve much of the theoretical confusion and professional conflicts that have long plagued the field of professional psychology. He is the author of Foundations of Professional Psychology, First Edition (Academic Press) and Biopsychosocial Practice: ... Read more

Reviews for Foundations of Professional Psychology
"Melchert's book is a valuable resource for graduate students and their faculty to understand how professional psychology is transforming into a health profession, while maintaining its unique psychological identity. I highly recommend it."
Dr. James Bray, Past President American Psychological Association, Editor, Primary Care Psychology and Handbook of Family Psychology

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