Nonverbal Behavior in Clinical Settings

Selling Points - Presents the newest theoretical and empiral advances inthe domain Relates clinical impliations and applications to basic researchissues Gathers contributions in different sub-fields thate are rarely presentedjointly During the past 25 years, the study of nonverbal behavior has become asignifcant subarea of psychology. Employing a variety of approaches andencompassing numerous perspectives, researchers have made important theoreticaland empirical strides in discovering the origins, functions, and consequences ofnonverbal behavior. This research has clearly shown that nonverbal behaviorplays a far greater role than merely reflecting emotional experience -- it alsoplays a central role in psychological adaptation.This volume presents, in an integrated framework, contemporary perspectives onthe role of nonverbal behavior in psychological regulation, adaptation, andpsychopathology, and includes both empirical and theoretical research that iscentral to our understanding of the reciprocal influences between nonverbalbehavior, psychopathology, and therapeutic processes. It has several objectives:One is to present fundamental theories and data relevant to researchers andclinicians working in such fields as psychopathology and psychotherapy. Anotherobjective is to link contributions of basic research to clinical applications.Finally, the volume gathers contributions in different sub-fields that arerarely presented jointly, such as brain damage and non-verbal skills.