Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology, First Edition 1st Edition

by Scott O. Lilienfeld (Editor), Steven Jay Lynn (Editor), Jeffrey M. Lohr (Editor)

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This is the first major text designed to help professionals and students evaluate the merits of popular yet controversial practices in clinical psychology, differentiating those that can stand up to the rigors of science from those that cannot. Leading researchers review widely used therapies for alcoholism, infantile autism, ADHD, and posttraumatic stress disorder; herbal remedies for depression and anxiety; suggestive techniques for memory recovery; and self-help models. Other topics covered include issues surrounding psychological expert testimony, the uses of projective assessment techniques, and unanswered questions about dissociative identity disorder. Providing knowledge to guide truly accountable mental health practice, the volume also imparts critical skills for designing and evaluating psychological research programs. It is ideal for use in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and evidence-based practice.

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Paperback: 474 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (July 26, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593850700
ISBN-13: 978-1593850708
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
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Well researched, balanced, and provocative

ByAmazon Customeron January 31, 2003

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This edited volume contains chapters which provide critical analysis of a variety of important subjects in clinical psychology. Lillienfeld et al take a hard look at general issues such as diagnosis and treatment as well as specific issues including New Age treatments for psychological disorders and tests and personality measures. It also examines other subjects such as controversial interventions for ADHD, trauma and autism. The book will spark a great deal of argument and some outrage, since there are a lot of oxen and sacred cows being gored therein. But it is long past time that the yawning chasm between science and clinical practice was addressed, and this volume does an admirable job. I recommend this book to all thoughtful clinicans, as well as general readers with an interest in clinical psychology.

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Well written, but may be missing something.

ByBookwormon December 27, 2006

Format: Hardcover

As a psychologist who is aware of some of the questionable research and clinical practices in psychology I read this book with interest. Many of the chapters were interesting and the criticisms valid. I was disappointed, however, that a book that claims to debunk pseudoscience seemed to have a major blindspot. For example Waschbusch and Hill's chapter examines treatments for ADHD without reference to the controversy that exists about the validity of ADHD as a neurobiological syndrome. There is debate about the unscientific manner in which groups of nonspecifc behaviours are named as syndromes, in the absence of any physical evidence. Discussing treatments for these "disorders" without mentioning this at all seems a glaring oversight in a book that devotes so much attention to issues of diagnosis and assessment and claims to expose pseudosicence. It hardly takes courage or insight to criticise the fringe elements, but what about blatant pseudoscientific practices carried out by mainstream psychologists?

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Clarity

ByA. Montgomeryon November 6, 2006

Format: Paperback

Although largely aware of the plethora of pseudoscientific nonsence that besets the field of mental health, it is very refreshing to have this collation of information brought together in one volume. As a clinical psycholgist I am confronted daily by people who have been referred to purveyors of unscientific, and often damaging, "interventions". All too frequently, these people have been referred to such snake-oil sellers by mental health professionals - psychologists, psychaitrists, medical doctors etc. This book, and hopefully further editions of it, should be compulsory reading for everyone seeking to work in the mental health and forensic fields. Only by truly embracing scientific methodology and an unremitting scepticism can we hope to move forward in understanding mental health and criminal problems. Our patients, their families, and the public deserve no less.

Alex Montgomery

Clinical Psychologist

Victoria, Australia

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Lilienfeld has edited a profoundly important a book. Although ...

ByJames Claibornon July 9, 2014

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Lilienfeld has edited a profoundly important a book. Although psychology aspires to the status of a science too many people both within the profession and representing ideas as supposed psychological science are actually proffering pseudo or junk science. Sadly this includes offerings in the area of psychotherapy, psychological assessment, as well as important topics affecting most of society such as memory which is misunderstood and yet the common assumptions may influence legal decisions.
Among other topics the book clearly addresses the problems with professional judgment that to often mislead therapists and others making important decisions. While there is hope for psychology, it will depend on people understanding a scientific approach to understanding. Unfortunately this is all to often missing in professional education.

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A must read

ByA customeron March 15, 2003

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I am finishing my Ph.D. in psychology this year, and this is a definate read for anyone in the field, espececially those who are considering persuing a career in psych. This book has confimed my long-standing fears as a graduate student: That there is much non-science in the field of psych and the profession is openly hostile to those that say so, while at the same time donning the semantically garb of "scientist". The truth is there is very little science in psych these days, and it is psychology's "dirty little secret".

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WHAT THIS BOOK IS, and is not

ByLinda Filkinson June 1, 2011

Format: Paperback

Having just finished this book, and based on some of the reader reviews Ive seen here, I feel the need to inject this little comment. This book is a wonderful, long-teaching essay in the practice and importance of critical thinking. This book is NOT a "debunking" of the need for treatment of several widely diagnosed diseases, discussed in the book (ADHD,Autism or addiction/substance abuse) or a denial of the need for effective treatments for these diorders. The widespread misapplication or non application of sound practice in diagnoses, and treatments of arguably questionable effectivenss are the targets of Lilienfelds critical thinking.Many people who read this book should first become familliar with the "10 commandments" of critical thinking that Lillienfeld begins his courses with.

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The title says it all. Should be required reading for all psychology students.

ByDanielle Barryon September 2, 2014

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Great resource that summarizes the evidence for and against questionable psychological practices such as projective testing, recovered memory treatment, and the like. Next time someone asks you to rule out psychosis using the Rorschach, suggest they read this. Or just read it yourself and stick with scientifically supported approaches.

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An Essential Book for all Mental Health Professionals

ByDr. R. Chris Bardenon August 26, 2014

Format: Kindle Edition

"This superb volume is an instant classic and one of the most important books published in the last 20 years in psychology or law. These well written and exhaustively documented chapters provide a much needed antidote to the epidemic of pseudoscience that has too often stained the integrity of the mental health and legal systems. Mental health professionals, lawyers and judges should all view these chapters as essential information for basic professional competence."--R. Christopher Barden, PhD, JD, LP, psychologist, attorney, expert witness, legislative consultant; President, National Association for Consumer Protection in Mental Health

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