Issues in Psychotherapy Research

Psychotherapy research is undoubtedly one of the most puzzling, diverse, com­ plex, controversial, and multidimensional areas tackled by clinical psycholo­ gists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric social workers. The numerous theoretical, methodological, and clinical-research issues dealt with by worke...

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Other Authors: Hersen, Michel (Editor), Bellack, Alan S. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1984, 1984
Edition:1st ed. 1984
Series:NATO Science Series B:, Physics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction
  • 1. Historical Overview
  • II. Assessment
  • 2. Diagnostic and Nosological Issues in Psychotherapy Research
  • 3. Issues for Behavioral Assessment in Psychotherapy Research
  • 4. Observer Ratings
  • 5. Self-report Ratings and Inventories
  • III. Design Issues
  • 6. Time-Series Research in Psychotherapy
  • 7. Therapy Analogues and Clinical Trials in Psychotherapy Research
  • 8. Comparative Outcome Research
  • 9. Statistical Considerations
  • IV. General Issues
  • 10. Patient Characteristics and Their Relationship to Psychotherapy Outcome
  • 11. Therapist Variables
  • 12. Ethical Issues
  • 13. Technical Diversity