Understanding the Biological Basis of Behavior: Developing Evidence-Based Interventions for Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists

This book provides an introduction to the biological basis of behavior with practical applications for higher education programs in neuroscience. It focuses on training practitioners based on American Psychological Association (APA) health service psychology guidelines, covering clinical, counseling, and school psychology. It includes neuropsychological and theoretical foundations, projective, objective, and interviewing measures, neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, assessment, and interventions. The book emphasizes the use of research to guide neuropsychologically-based clinical practice and discusses Eastern and Western approaches to integration and case conceptualization. It also addresses cultural considerations and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in light of neuroscientific advances in medicine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 519 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential introduction to the biological foundations of behavior, encompassing a wide range of practical applications for higher education programs centered around advancements in neuroscience. With a particular emphasis on training practitioners in accordance with American Psychological Association (APA) health service psychology guidelines, it offers a thorough review and digestion of information relevant to clinical, counseling, and school psychologists working with clients across various age groups in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and clinics. The content is tailored to cover all developmental stages, from birth to geriatric practices.

One of the notable features of this book is its seamless integration of neuropsychological and theoretical foundations, providing a solid foundation for clinical practice. It comprehensively examines projective, objective, and interviewing measures, incorporating recent research in neuroimaging to enhance understanding of clinical applications. The book also delves into the realm of psychopharmacology and its impact within the neurosciences, offering valuable insights into the interplay between brain science and clinical interventions.

Assessment for intervention in clinical, counseling, school, and neuropsychology is covered in detail, highlighting the importance of research-driven approaches to guide neuropsychologically-based clinical practice. The book explores both Eastern and Western approaches to integration and case conceptualization, fostering a holistic understanding of human behavior. Interventions are driven by a deep understanding of brain-based scientific principles, aiming to improve practice outcomes.

A diverse array of neuropsychological cases and report styles are presented to enhance practical application, allowing practitioners to apply the knowledge gained to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the enduring contribution of psychology to modern times, emphasizing the importance of practitioners' commitment to ethically-based, empirically-focused, evidence-based practice, ongoing education, and scientific discovery. By providing cutting-edge, evidence-based, ecologically valid neuropsychological interventions that are currently lacking in the field, this textbook aims to equip health service psychologists and counselors with the tools necessary to meet the evolving needs of a diverse population.

Weight: 969g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030591618
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021