Abnormal Psychology
The Problem of Maladaptive Behaviour
8th Edition
Published on 23. August 1995
Book
Hardback
736 pages
978-0-13-356411-2 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides students with a comprehensive review of the field of abnormal psychology. In the 8th edition, the authors systematically employ an interactional framework that incorporates personal variables and situational variables to examine how vulnerability and resilience influence the likelihood of mental disorders and recovery from them. The text explains and contrasts a variety of theoretical perspectives on each type of disorder.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations (some colour) facsim., portraits (some colour)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1604 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-356411-2 (9780133564112)
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08/1998
9th Edition
Pearson
€43.39
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Book
10/1992
7th Edition
Prentice-Hall
€34.66
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Content
Abnormal Psychology. Historical Background of Abnormal Psychology. Theoretical Perspectives on Maladaptive Behaviour. Classification and Assessment. Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behaviour. Physiological Factors and Physical Symptoms. Anxiety Disorders. Sexual Variations and Disorders. Personality Disorders. Mood Disorders. Schizophrenic Disorder: Characteristics and Probable Causes. Schizophrenic Disorder: Research, Treatment, and Outcome. Cognitive Impairment Disorders. Substance-Related Disorders. Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence. Developmental Disorders. Therapies and Their Outcomes. Society's Response to Maladaptive Behaviour.