| Measuring Change in Counseling and Psychotherapy Contributor(s): Meier, Scott T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593857209 ISBN-13: 9781593857202 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $56.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: This book provides researchers, clinicians, and students with a useful overview of the key issues involved in measuring client change within clinical practice. It reviews the history, conceptual foundations, and current status of trait- and state-based assessment models and approaches, exploring their strengths and limitations for measuring change across therapy sessions. Particular attention is given to the critical challenges of interpreting and using measurement and assessment data that can enable the provision of better clinical care and treatment evaluation. A series of exercises guides the reader to gather information about particular tests and evaluate their suitability for intended testing purposes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement - Psychology | Research & Methodology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling |
| Dewey: 616.890 |
| LCCN: 2008020686 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.20 lbs) 303 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides researchers, clinicians, and students with a useful overview of measuring client change in clinical practice. It reviews the history, conceptual foundations, and current status of trait- and state-based assessment models and approaches, exploring their strengths and limitations for measuring change across therapy sessions. Meier shows how to effectively interpret and use measurement and assessment data to improve treatment evaluation and clinical care. A series of exercises guides the reader to gather information about particular tests and evaluate their suitability for intended testing purposes. |