This reader exposes students studying abnormal psychology to a broad sampling of the major questions and debates confronting today's psychopathology researchers. It contains 40 recent articles, compiled from popular and academic sources, that explore ongoing issues and controversies regarding mental illness and its treatment. Among the topics addressed in this book are gender differences in depression, the biological bases of schizophrenia, the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, the controversy regarding "recovered memories" of child abuse, and the use of Prozac and similar medications to treat mood disturbances.
Among the topics addressed in this book are gender differences in depression, the biological bases of schizophrenia, the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, the controversy regarding "recovered memories" of child abuse, and the use ...
Lecture Leads (LL) Careers in health psychology (LL 8-1) Gatchel, Baum, and
Krantz point out, "With the growing realization that psychological variables are
important in health and illness. . .a new association between psychology and ...
Abnormal psychology is the subject of this monograph. It focuses on developmental psychopathology, including coverage of infancy, childhood and adolescence. Case histories begin each chapter, while chapters close with leading authorities discussing specialist areas.
Offering state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical perspectives, A Casebook in Abnormal Psychology: From the Files of Experts features first-person accounts of compelling cases from leading experts in the field of psychopathology. These internationally respected authorities share stories from their files, bringing to light the complexity of diagnosis and treatment of a person with a disorder in their area of expertise. These master clinicians reveal their inner monologues to readers, providing a first-hand look at the clinical processes of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition to relating fascinating stories about real people, each contributor offers a scholarly perspective on both the essential features of a disorder and the most current means of treating individuals with this disorder. Unique in its assembly of eminent contributors and written in a highly consistent and accessible style, A Casebook in Abnormal Psychology serves as an ideal supplementary text for courses in abnormal psychology. Professionals and general readers interested in psychology will find it a rich source of first-person case material, which elucidates the approaches of current leaders in the field.
Offering state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical perspectives, A Casebook in Abnormal Psychology: From the Files of Experts features first-person accounts of compelling cases from leading experts in the field of psychopathology.
