Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology by Carol Tavris

Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology by Carol Tavris

This is the first major text designed to help professionals and students evaluate the merits of popular yet controversial practices in clinical psychology, differentiating those that can stand up to the rigors of science from those that cannot. Leading researchers review widely used therapies for alcoholism, infantile autism, ADHD, and posttraumatic stress disorder; herbal remedies for depression and anxiety; suggestive techniques for memory recovery; and self-help models. Other topics covered include issues surrounding psychological expert testimony, the uses of projective assessment techniques, and unanswered questions about dissociative identity disorder. Providing knowledge to guide truly accountable mental health practice, the volume also imparts critical skills for designing and evaluating psychological research programs.

At last - a book that pulls no punches, names names, and isn't afraid to portray junk science for what it isThis will be invaluable reading for anyone in the mental health professions and an essential reference for students. - Harrison G. Pope, Jr., Harvard Medical School, USA

This unique and timely book may avert the advent of the Dark Ages into which the discipline of psychotherapy seems to be heading. By clearly articulating the fundamental differences between 'science' and 'pseudoscience', it forewarns that anecdotes are not evidence, and demonstrates how to separate fact from conjecture. I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from a thorough perusal of its contents, but it is particularly essential reading for those conducting any form of counseling or psychotherapy. - Arnold A. Lazarus, Rutgers University

This superb volume is an instant classic and one of the most important books published in the last 20 years in psychology or law... [It] provides a much needed antidote to the epidemic of pseudoscience that has too often stained the integrity of the mental health and legal systems. Mental health professionals, lawyers and judges should all view these chapters as essential information for basic professional competence. - R. Christopher Barden, National Association for Consumer Protection in Mental Health

As a text for students, this book effectively illustrates the importance of becoming an evidence-based practitioner. It inoculates aspiring clinicians against the bandwagon appeal of 'fashionable' interventions and the seductive claims of pseudoscientific treatment studies. - Allen Rubin

Represents a most welcome attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff in mental health practices... Engaging, incisive, and illuminating. - Journal of the American Medical Association

This is clearly a text that should be read by every social worker and social work student. - Journal of Social Work Education Online

This unique and timely book may avert the advent of the Dark Ages into which the discipline of psychotherapy seems to be heading. By clearly articulating the fundamental differences between 'science' and 'pseudoscience', it forewarns that anecdotes are not evidence, and demonstrates how to separate fact from conjecture. I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from a thorough perusal of its contents, but it is particularly essential reading for those conducting any form of counseling or psychotherapy. - Arnold A. Lazarus, Rutgers University

Scott O. Lilienfeld, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Emory University, USA

Steven Jay Lynn, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at Binghamton, USA

Jeffrey M. Lohr, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, USA

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ISBN 13	9781593850708
ISBN 10	1593850700
Title	Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology
Author	Carol Tavris
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The Guilford Press
Year published	2004-12-09
Number of pages	474
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