A decade ago, Advances in Clinical Child Psychology was conceived to provide approximately annual updates on the forward edge of research and practice in this rapidly growing field. A look back at the 56 chapters published in previous volumes provides a broad overview of the direc­ tion of advancement in clinical child psychology, at least as viewed by one collection of editors, consulting editors, and authors. The trends are clear: There have been decreasing numbers of advances in modes and methods of therapy, an increasing emphasis on the family, a renewed interest in experimental psychopathology (studies of classification, etiol­ ogy, and prognosis), a growing rapprochement between biological and psychological perspectives, and continued strong interest in cognition and social relationships. The current volume clearly shows these directions in the growth of the field. One chapter discusses etiology, four are concerned with the psychopathology of specific diagnostic categories, one takes an ex­ panded cognitive approach to social competence, and two look at the family system by examining the effects of male parents and children on other members of the family. A final chapter opens discussion on the important topic of the nature of excellence in the training of clinical child psychologists. It is hoped that this chapter will initiate a national di­ alogue on this multifaceted and often neglected topic.

1 Risk, Vulnerability, and Protective Factors in Developmental Psychopathology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Concepts of Risk, Vulnerability, and Protective Factors.- 3. Infants at Risk.- 4. Children at Risk for Psychopathology.- 5. Summary of General Trends and Future Directions.- 6. Implications for Preventive Interventions.- 7. References.- 2 Anxiety Disorders in Children.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Classification of Anxiety Disorders-Children.- 3. Assessment.- 4. Epidemiology of Anxiety Disorder.- 5. Correlates of Anxiety Disorders in Children.- 6. Treatment Approaches.- 7. Prognosis: Ultimate Significance of Childhood Anxiety Disorders.- 8. Conclusions.- 9. References.- 3 Anorexia Nervosa.- 1. Classification.- 2. Demographic Characteristics.- 3. Anorexia Nervosa Subtypes.- 4. Personality Processes.- 5. Sexual Concerns.- 6. Body Image.- 7. Anorexia Nervosa in Males.- 8. Sociocultural Factors.- 9. Family Processes.- 10. Anorexia Nervosa and Affective Disorder.- 11. Interfaces with Other Disorders.- 12. Endocrine and Physiological Findings.- 13. Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.- 14. Treatment Outcome.- 15. Issues in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.- 16. Conclusions.- 17. References.- 4 Long-Term Prognosis for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADD/H).- 1. Definitional Issues.- 2. Research Review.- 3. Research Critique.- 4. Implications.- 5. Conclusions.- 6. References.- 5 Origins of Alcohol Abuse in Children and Adolescents.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Theoretical Models of Etiology.- 3. A More Detailed Look from Selected Studies.- 4. Treatment of Alcohol Abuse in Youth.- 5. Summary.- 6. References.- 6 Goals and Concerns: Implications for the Study of Children's Social Competence.- 1. Terms.- 2. Goals, Concerns, and Social Relationship Problems.- 3.Assessment of Goals and Concerns.- 4. Conclusions.- 5. References.- 7 The Role of the Father in Child Development: The Effects of Increased Paternal Involvement.- 1. What's in It for the Children? Paternal Influences in Two-Parent Families.- 2. Single Fathers.- 3. What's in It for the Mothers?.- 4. What's in It for the Fathers?.- 5. Conclusion.- 6. References.- 8 The Impact of Children on Adults.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Historical and Theoretical Perspectives.- 3. Evidence for the Impact of Children on Adults.- 4. Clinic-Referred Children.- 5. Implications for Assessment.- 6. Implications for Treatment.- 7. Summary and Conclusions.- 8. References.- 9 Trainlng Clinical Child Psychologist.- 1. Introduction.- 2. General Background.- 3. Recent Literature on Training in Clinical Child Psychology.- 4. A Look at Present Members of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology.- 5. General Discussion.- 6. References.