Exploring Abnormal Psychology / Study Guide
Published on 6. October 1997
Book
Hardback
820 pages
978-0-471-18189-7 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to abnormal psychology addresses the causes of psychopathology and issues in the treatment and prevention of abnormal behavior.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 224 mm
Weight
1956 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-18189-7 (9780471181897)
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Content
Introduction: Historical and Scientific Considerations. Psychodynamic, Humanistic/Existential, and Biological Perspectives. Behavioral, Cognitive, and Vulnerability-Stress Perspectives. Classification and Diagnosis. Clinical Assessment Procedures. Anxiety Disorders. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders. Stress and Health. Schizophrenia. Mood Disorders. Personality Disorders. Substance-Related Disorders. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders. Developmental Disorders and Eating Disorders. Aging and Psychological Disorders. Issues in Intervention. Glossary. References. Indexes.