Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders
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Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders
McGraw-Hill, c2000
3rd ed
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 483-513) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Extensive use of contemporary clinical case studies is a strong feature of this textbook. This means that students can relate the topics covered to real-life situations, gaining a greater appreciation of the practical applications of psychology in general and psychopathology in particular.
Table of Contents
- Understanding abnormality - a look at history and research methods
- classification, diagnosis, and treatment plans
- assessment
- theoretical perspectives
- personality disorders
- anxiety disorders
- somatoform, psychological factors affecting medical conditions, and dissociative disorders
- sexual disorders
- mood disorders
- schizophrenia
- development-related disorders
- cognitive disorders
- substance-related disorders
- eating disorders and impulse-control disorders
- legal, ethical, and professional issues.
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