PSY 663 Social Psychology and Clinical Practice

A review of how social theory is applied to clinical practice: including diagnosis, psychological dysfunction, individual and group psychotherapy, and therapy outcome. Emphasizes both person-based processes (theories on self-esteem, self-efficacy, coping with threats to self, depression, and hope) and environmental-based processes (theories on relationships, interpersonal factors in depression, social comparison, and clinical decision-making).

Credits

3