Clinical psychology: Introduction Clinical psychology is a

Introduction Clinical psychology is a subject that focuses on the psychological (that is, the emotional, biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral) aspects of human functioning in varying socioeconomic, clinical , and cultural groups as well as in different age groups. This life span approach necessitates a focus on developmental psychology as well as on the dynamics of change for behavior, emotion, and cognition. The aim of clinical psychology is to understand, predict, and treat or ... Clinical Psychology Review publishes substantive reviews of topics germane to clinical psychology . Papers cover diverse issues including: psychopathology, psychotherapy, behavior therapy, cognition and cognitive therapies, behavioral medicine, community mental health, assessment, and child … View full aims & scope 4.01.7.1.1 Witmer Lightner Witmer, who studied with both Cattell and Wundt, established the first American psychological clinic at the University of Pennsylvania in 1896. This event is considered by many as the beginning of clinical psychology (Garfield, 1965; McReynolds, 1987, 1996). Witmer's approach to assessment was focused on determining the causes of children's problems and then to make recommendations for treatment. Diagnoses, per se, were not considered important, however, Witmer did ... An important aim of basic research in Clinical Psychology is to improve clinical practice (e.g., by developing novel interventions or improving the ef…