Psychopathology : Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology

by Graham Davey (University of Sussex)

• ISBN13: 9781405132244
• ISBN10: 1405132248
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Psychopathology is a comprehensive introductory textbook covering all facets of psychopathology and clinical practice for students at all levels supplemented by a wide range of features to facilitate effective teaching and learning. The text's accessible format and case study approach provide a valuable opportunity to understand how a broad range of diagnoses are reached in clinical settings.There is a fully comprehensive website with resources for students and lecturers available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/psychopathology Facilitates more effective teaching and learning by including highlighted boxes throughout text for more in-depth coverage Includes DVD of patient interviews to be viewed in conjunction with text and an introduction to clinical psychology training for students interested in pursuing a career in the field Features case studies, questions, further reading advice and exercises Offers more learning and teaching opportunities than existing texts

Author Biography

Graham Davey is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex where he teaches courses in psychopathology, clinical psychology, and learning theory. He has published more than 130 articles in scientific and professional journals, and written or edited 14 books on topics related to clinical psychology, psychopathology, and learning theory.

Table of Contents

General Concepts, Processes and Procedures
Psychopathology: Concepts and Classification	p. 2
Clinical Assessment	p. 28
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology	p. 56
Treating Psychopathology	p. 88
Adult Mental Health
Anxiety-Based Problems	p. 116
Depression and Mood Disorders	p. 168
Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia and its Symptoms	p. 204
Substance Abuse and Dependency	p. 256
Eating Disorders	p. 310
Sexual and Gender Identity Problems	p. 342
Personality Disorders	p. 390
Somatoform Disorders	p. 436
Dissociative Experiences	p. 464
Neurological Disorders	p. 490
Developmental Psychopathology
Childhood Psychological Problems	p. 528
Learning, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	p. 570
Glossary	p. 613
References	p. 631
Illustration Sources and Credits	p. 692
Author Index	p. 695
Subject Index	p. 714
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