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9780130833303

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780130833303

  • ISBN10:

    0130833304

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-01-01
  • Publisher: Pearson College Div

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Summary

This brief exploration of the essentials of abnormal psychology offers readers an engaging, innovative systems approach by integrating the biological, psychological and social perspectives in an interesting and concurrent story. Readable, reader- friendly research methods are mainstreamed throughout the text. Detailed case studies and briefer cases illustrate interesting clinical issues. AGetting Help feature in each chapter directs readers to responsible sources if they are looking for help for themselves or others. Abnormal Behavior: Examples, Definitions and Methods of Study. Perspectives on Causes of Abnormal Behavior. Treatment of Psychological Disorders. Classification and Assessment. Mood Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Traumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders. Stress and Physical Health. Personality Disorders. Eating Disorders. Substance Abuse Disorders. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders. Schizophrenic Disorders. Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Psychological Disorders of Childhood. Mental Health and the Law. Anyone needing a brief, accessible introduction to the major topics of abnormal psychology.

Table of Contents

Preface xvii
About the Authors xxvi
Abnormal Behavior: Examples, Definitions, and Methods of Study
1(27)
Perspectives on Causes of Abnormal Behavior
28(29)
Treatment of Psychological Disorders
57(28)
Classification and Assessment
85(29)
Mood Disorders
114(39)
Anxiety Disorders
153(30)
Traumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders
183(33)
Stress and Physical Health
216(24)
Personality Disorders
240(27)
Eating Disorders
267(24)
Substance Use Disorders
291(34)
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
325(27)
Schizophrenic Disorders
352(32)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Psychological Disorders of Childhood
384(41)
Mental Health and the Law
425(28)
Glossary 453(13)
Credits 466(2)
References 468(46)
Name Index 514(8)
Subject Index 522

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