Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders

Author(s)

• Halgin, Richard P.
• Whitbourne, Susan Krauss

Bibliographic Information

Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders

Richard P. Halgin, Susan Krauss Whitbourne

McGraw-Hill, c2000

3rd ed

Note

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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Details

• NCID: BA56416029
• ISBN:
  • 0072289821
• LCCN: 99024532
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 536 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RC454
  • DC21 : 616.89
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Psychology, Pathological
  • LCSH : Social psychology