Case Analyses for Abnormal Psychology

by Osborne, Randall E.; Lafuze, Joan; Perkins, David V.

• ISBN13: 9780863775840
• ISBN10: 0863775845
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

This casebook provides rich, detailed examples of the major mental illnesses. In addition, it also includes up to date information about the biological nature of these disorders, comprehensive approaches to treatment, and critical thinking and questioning pauses. As an added feature, this text incorporates multiple treatment providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Before delving into the detailed cases, the text provides introductory chapters on : perspectives in abnormal psychology, diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing, classification and diagnosis, assessment procedures, introductory comments abut each case, and therapeutic strategies. Readers learn about the personal history of each consumer both before and during the development of each case. Most cases also include in-depth interviews with individuals close to the consumer. Every case ends with a section on that particular disorder as viewed from a biological perspective. Cutting edgetreatment approaches are applied as appropriate as well as discussions centering on why other treatment techniques have been ruled out as viable options.

Author Biography

David Perkins is a Professor of Psychological Science at Ball State University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
About the Authors	ix
Preface	xi
Introduction	xv
Major Perspectives and the Assumptions Each Makes About Human Behavior	1	(8)
Diagnostic Interviews: The Importance of Critical Thinking in the Clinical Process	9	(6)
Classification and Diagnosis	15	(10)
The Case of Ricky G: Schizophrenia	25	(18)
The Case of Barbara M: Clinical Depression	43	(16)
The Case of Sally W: Bipolar Disorder	59	(14)
The Case of Carl V: Borderline Personality Disorder	73	(12)
The Case of Margaret H: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	85	(16)
The Case of Jacob T: Autism	101	(14)
The Case of Sarah O: Bulimia Nervosa	115	(12)
The Case of Latisha Q: Panic Disorder	127	(14)
The Case of Richard B: Alcohol Addiction	141	(18)
The Case of Paula H: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	159	(14)
The Case of Brighid C: Dissociative Identity Disorder	173	(14)
Wrapping Up the Journey	187	(8)
References	195	(4)
Index	199