Individual Differences: Normal And Abnormal

by College, University of London

• ISBN13: 9780863772573
• ISBN10: 0863772579
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781317716389
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1994-03-01
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

A title in the modular "Principles of Psychology" series, designed for A- level and other introductory courses. While normal individuals obviously differ from each other in various ways, psychologists have emphasized differences in intelligence and personality. This emphasis is reflected in the book, and various different views are discussed at length.; Abnormality has always been a source of fascination, although it has been difficult to form a good understanding of why and how abnormality develops. Psychologists have also grappled with other complex issues, such as how to classify abnormal individuals and what forms of treatment will prove beneficial. In spite of complexities, much progress has been made.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Intelligence and intelligence testing	p. 4
Personality: Factor theories	p. 38
Cognitive approaches to personality	p. 69
Approaches to abnormality	p. 89
Forms of psychopathology	p. 111
Therapeutic approaches	p. 140
References	p. 175
Glossary	p. 184
Author Index	p. 192
Subject Index	p. 195
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