Adult Neuropsychological Assessment
Aaron P. Nelson and Margaret O’Connor
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 17 discusses adult neuropsychological assessment, including fundamental assumptions, uses, and approach to clinical neuropsychological assessment, the clinical method (including ...
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Adult Psychopharmacology
Christine Blasey, Joseph K. Belanoff, Charles DeBattista, and Alan F. Schatzberg
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 90 explores adult psychopharmacology, providing general guidance, and information on pharmacological treatments for major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety ...
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Aeromedical Psychology
Pennie L. P. Hoofman and Wayne Chappelle
in Military Psychologists' Desk Reference
Due to the high-risk high-demand nature of military aviation, aeromedical standards for aircrew are more stringent than for the general military population. Information is provided ...
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An Affair to Remember: Protecting Vulnerable Clients and Confidentiality When Spouses Cheat
Mary Ann McCabe
in Ethical Conundrums, Quandaries and Predicaments in Mental Health Practice: A Casebook from the Files of Experts
This case explores the protection of vulnerable clients and confidentiality in the situation of a cheating spouse. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of ...
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Aggression and Violence
Eric B. Elbogen and Connor Sullivan
in Military Psychologists' Desk Reference
A subset of veterans and service members has problems with aggression and violence. This chapter reviews existing evidence on risk and protective factors and intervention approaches in ...
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Aging Veterans
Avron Spiro and Michele J. Karel
in Military Psychologists' Desk Reference
As veterans age it is vital that their changing needs be understood and appropriately addressed. Evidence is presented about who the nation’s aging veterans are and a framework is presented ...
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Anxiety Disorders and Depression in Military Personnel
Nathan A. Kimbrel and Eric C. Meyer
in Military Psychologists' Desk Reference
Anxiety disorders and depression are common among military personnel. Early identification and evidence-based interventions are critical. This chapter discusses the prevalence, assessment, ...
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Applied Behavioral Analytic Interventions
Christine Maguth Nezu, Christopher R. Martell, and Arthur M. Nezu
in Specialty Competencies in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology
Chapter 7 provides examples of applied behavioural analysis strategies that have been shown to be effective in both single case and group settings, which may include ways to increase the ...
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Applying Rorschach Assessment
Irving B. Weiner
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 28 explores the application of Rorschach Inkblot Method (RIM) assessment, performance-based and self-report measures, clinical practice, forensic cases, and organizational settings.
Applying Standards for use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion
Thomas Graf
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 112 outlines the application of standards for the use of physical restraint and seclusion, recent regulations and changes of standards, CMS and JCAHO standards, exceptions, staff ...
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Applying the Duty to Protect and Warn
James L. Werth Jr. and Jennifer Stroup
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 114 considers the duty to protect and warn, including the APA ethics code, the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, state laws and regulations, and informed consent.
Applying the Pikes Peak Model of Treatment Competency to the Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Older Adults
Forrest Scogin and Andrew Presnell
in Specialty Competencies in Geropsychology
Chapter 6 examines specifically the application of Beck’s cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and problem-solving therapy (PST), an adaptation of cognitive-behavioral techniques, with the ...
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Applying the Stages of Change
James O. Prochaska, John C. Norcross, and Carlo C. DiClemente
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 34 discusses the application of the stages of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance) and provides practice recommendations for each stage of change.
Assessing and Managing Concussion
Gerard A. Gioia
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 20 explores the assessment and management of concussion, methods of evaluating concussion, the definition of injury characteristics, assessment of postconcussion symptoms, ...
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Assessing and Responding to Aggressive and Threatening Clients
Leon VandeCreek
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 118 details the assessment and response to aggressive and threatening clients, and discusses difficulties that can be faced, variables and characteristics to consider when reviewing ...
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Assessing and Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Robert J. Resnick
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 41 explores the assessment and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including the evaluation process, treatment programs for school-age children, teens, and ...
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Assessing and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders
James A. Mulick and Courtney E. Rice
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 84 explores autism spectrum disorders, their assessment (considering history and current concerns, child observation and direct testing) and treatment processes (including the ...
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Assessing and Treating Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
E. David Klonsky
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 68 explores the assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), its prevalence, demographics, characteristics, and suggestions for its treatment.
Assessing MMPI-2 Profile Validity
James N. Butcher
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 21 discusses the assessment of Minnesota Multiphasic Profile Validity (MMPI-2), and outlines the response indices (including the cannot say score, L scale, K scale, S scale, F ...
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Assessing Personality Disorders
Whitney L. Gore and Thomas A. Widiger
in Psychologists' Desk Reference (3 ed.)
Chapter 16 explores the assessment of personality disorders, including features of personality disorder assessment instruments, and considerations for differentiating between Axis I and ...
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