Experimental Clinical Psychology

Author: Chen Zhonggeng
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: Based on the "Scientist-Practitioner" training model, this book is designed to meet the needs of cultivating clinical psychologists. It primarily focuses on the materials and methods of psychological experiments, systematically introducing the research findings, modern discoveries, controversial issues, and future prospects of topics such as behavioral abnormalities and psychosomatic disorders over the years. The book consists of sixteen chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 cover general theories, history, principles, and methods; Chapters 3 and 4 discuss psychomotor and motivation; Chapters 5-8 cover anxiety, somatic responses, electrodermal responses, and biofeedback; Chapters 9-13 explore perception, thinking, intelligence, and related topics; Chapter 14 focuses on psychological therapy and diagnosis; Chapters 15 and 16 address stress and psychosomatic health. The book is logically rigorous, conceptually clear, and written in fluent language, emphasizing systematicity, scientificity, and practicality. It can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for psychology, medical psychology, and related courses in colleges and universities. It also provides valuable insights for professionals in education, sports, military, transportation, environmental protection, management, and legal fields.