PS381 Chapter 2: Chapter 2.docx

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Neuropsychological assessment is used to evaluate relative strengths and deficits of patients based on empirically established brain behavior (test responses) relationships: clinical psychologists who are providers for various managed health care plans have become increasingly interested in using reliable and valid psychological measures or tests that (a) aid in treatment planning by identifying and accurately assessing problematic symptoms, (b) are sensitive to any changes or improvements in client functioning as a result of treatment, (c) are relatively brief. Between the wars (1920 1939: the eventual entry of psychologists into therapeutic activities was a natural outgrowth of their early work with children in various guidance clinics, whereas adler"s deemphasis of the role of sexuality in a person"s psychological economy and his concomitant emphasis on the structure of family relationships seemed much more congenial to american mental health professionals in the field, group therapy also began to attract attention.

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