Interpretational Processing Biases in Emotional Psychopathology: From Experimental Investigation to Clinical Practice

The book aims to bridge the gap between lab-based and clinical research by disseminating the latest interdisciplinary scientific findings on interpretational processing biases in emotional psychopathology. It is designed to help practitioners by drawing explicit links between basic science and clinical practice, strengthening bi-directional translational links, and facilitating more meaningful and significant advances in the treatment of emotional psychopathology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The primary objective of this comprehensive book is to foster a seamless connection between laboratory-based and clinical research, by disseminating the most recent interdisciplinary scientific discoveries on interpretational processing biases within the realm of emotional psychopathology. Its primary goal is to assist practitioners by establishing clear connections between fundamental scientific principles and their practical implications for clinical practice. This facilitates an enhanced interplay between science and practice, reinforcing bidirectional translational links, and thereby enhancing the potential to achieve more profound and meaningful advancements in the treatment of emotional psychopathology. Consequently, this will pave the way for a groundbreaking step-change in both research and clinical domains.

The book specifically concentrates on cognitive processing biases, which are prevalent across a diverse array of psychological disorders. Consequently, the conclusions reached have widespread relevance across the entire spectrum of psychopathology, igniting and inspiring a wide range of discussions and future endeavors.

In the foreword by Nikolaos Kazantzis, the author emphasizes the intricate nature of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and the necessity of a tailored approach. Each technique employed in CBT serves a specific purpose, yet they can be simultaneously utilized to support the therapeutic objectives of clients. The author of this book, Dr. Woud, has achieved remarkable success in elucidating the ways in which interpretational biases can serve as a focal point of intervention for CBT therapists at various stages of professional development, ranging from those in training to seasoned master clinicians.

Weight: 711g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031236495
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023