Testing and Assessment in Counseling Practice

Testing and Assessment in Counseling Practice

Author: C. Edward Watkins, Jr.

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1135689385

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The primary purpose of this revision remains identical to that of the first edition--to show how key personality, cognitive/behavioral, and vocational tests/assessment procedures can be used by counselors in their work with clients. Too often, assessment books only provide the reader with information about tests and assessment procedures. They do not, however, take the next step--showing readers how these tests/assessment procedures can be used and integrated into the actual work of counseling. This revision is designed to fill that void. Chapter authors, all of whom are experts in their respective topic areas, share the theoretical and research backgrounds about a particular test/assessment procedure and then provide a case example or examples to show how assessment data can be meaningfully incorporated into the counseling process.


Computer Psychotherapy Systems

Computer Psychotherapy Systems

Author: Morton Wagman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1351062883

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Originally published in 1988, this was the first book to examine the development, application and evaluation of computer counselling and psychotherapy. Integrating concepts of artificial intelligence and psychotherapy, this book provided extensive research data that compared the human therapist to the computer therapist at the time. This title was intended for researchers, professionals, and students of psychotherapy and artificial intelligence. By exploring the automation of therapy and the design of empathetic software this book challenges counsellors and computer scientists to look at what may have been the most fascinating topic to arise in their fields for years to come.


Using Technology to Support Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Practices

Using Technology to Support Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Practices

Author: Michael A. Cucciare

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-10-30

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1135269165

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The use of technology to provide cost-effective behavioral healthcare is emerging as a crucial aspect of treating a wide variety of behavioral health problems. However, many behavioral health providers lack the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate technology-based behavioral tools into their practice. In Using Technology to Support Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Practices, the authors help providers implement technology-based behavioral health practices in various healthcare settings and with various mental health disorders. Divided into two parts, the text first addresses specific disorders or problem areas, then presents issues concerning implementation and evaluating such tools in clinical practice and important ethical issues to consider when doing so.


The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume 1

The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume 1

Author: Irving B. Weiner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-01-19

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0470170255

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Psychologists, researchers, teachers, and students need complete and comprehensive information in the fields of psychology and behavioral science. The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, Volume One has been the reference of choice for almost three decades. This indispensable resource is updated and expanded to include much new material. It uniquely and effectively blends psychology and behavioral science. The Fourth Edition features over 1,200 entries; complete coverage of DSM disorders; and a bibliography of over 10,000 citations. Readers will benefit from up-to-date and authoritative coverage of every major area of psychology.


Testing in Counseling Practice

Testing in Counseling Practice

Author: C. Edward Watkins (Jr.)

Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13:

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Because testing has long been regarded as an important role for counselors, they traditionally have provided a variety of testing services, including personality, vocational, intellectual, and aptitude testing. A major purpose of this book is to show how these kinds of tests can be used to augment and facilitate the counseling process. Testing in Counseling Practice provides current information about various tests and assessment methods such as historical foundations and conceptual background, measurement properties, administration and interpretation, implementation, and future research directions. The book is divided into three sections: personality assessment, vocational assessment, and contemporary issues and innovations. Each chapter is written either by the person who developed and originated the test/assessment method or by the person who is regarded as the major interpreter of it. Case examples showing how various test/assessment methods can be used in counseling practice are also included.


Research in Counseling

Research in Counseling

Author: C. Edward Watkins, Jr.

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-06-03

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1040052320

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Research coursework has long been a recognized component of counselor preparation programs. Originally published in 1991, this groundbreaking book was designed to provide graduate students with an introduction to different types of counseling research (e.g., outcomes, processes, interventions), the variables and issues of relevance to know about in regard to research, and information about implementing research. Whenever possible, the text utilizes a real-world, practical approach showing the reader how to engage in various forms of counseling research inquiry. It is divided into three sections which cover the foundations of, approaches to, and issues and innovations in this realm of study. Other areas explored include philosophy of science, ethics, and the computer and counseling research. Written by experts in the field, the chapters offer a comprehensive, thorough analysis that can have implications for theory building, model building, and counseling practice.