Psychological Assessment In Clinical Practice: A Pragmatic Guide

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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 provide the reader(students and practitioners alike) with the realities of conducting psychological assessment in clinical settings where there is not the availability of a plethora of research assistants and staff. Indeed, most individuals end up being solo practitioners or at best work in settings where they must conduct assessment themselves. This multi-authored book, then, details the specifics as to how this is done.

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RT5024_half title 6/16/04 12:08 PM Page 1 C M PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN CLINICAL PRACTICE Y CM MY CY CMY K RT5024_C00a.fm Page ii Monday, June 28, 2004 2:06 PM RT5024_title page 6/18/04 11:56 AM Page 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN CLINICAL PRACTICE A PRAGMATIC GUIDE Edited by MICHEL HERSEN, Ph.D. NEW YORK AND HOVE RT5024_C00a.fm Page iv Monday, June 28, 2004 2:06 PM Cover designed by Elise Weinger Published in 2004 by Brunner-Routledge 270 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 www.brunner-routledge.com Published in Great Britain by Brunner-Routledge 27 Church Road Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FA www.brunner-routledge.co.uk Copyright © 2004 by Taylor & Francis Books, Inc. Brunner-Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group. Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission from the publishers. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Psychological assessment in clinical practice : a pragmatic guide / editor, Michel Hersen. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-415-93502-4 (Hardback) 1. Psychodiagnostics. 2. Clinical psychology. 3. Psychotherapy—Evaluation. I. Hersen, Michel. RC469.P767 2004 616.89'075—dc22 2003025614 RT5024_bookTOC.fm Page v Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:50 AM CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments The Editor The Authors Section I Chapter 1 General Issues Pragmatic Issues of Assessment in Clinical Practice vii ix xi xiii 1 3 Sydney Ey and Michel Hersen Chapter 2 Ethical Issues in Assessment 21 Catherine Miller and Brad B. Evans Section II Chapter 3 Evaluation of Adults Panic, Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 33 35 F. Dudley McGlynn, Todd A. Smitherman, and Jacinda C. Hammel Chapter 4 Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders 61 Susannah L. Mozley, Todd C. Buckley, and Danny G. Kaloupek Chapter 5 Depressive Disorders 85 Derek R. Hopko, Carl W. Lejuez, Maria E. A. Armento, and Robert Bare Chapter 6 Personality Disorders 117 Joel F. McClough and John F. Clarkin Chapter 7 Substance Abuse 147 Vincent J. Adesso, Ron A. Cisler, B. J. Larus, and Brandon B. Hayes Chapter 8 Assessment of Eating Disorders 175 Tiffany M. Stewart and Donald A. Williamson v RT5024_bookTOC.fm Page vi Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:50 AM vi