Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0335219438 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Hillary Great reference!
This book now contains: Expanded coverage of the aetiology of conditions Assessment of the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria Analysis of cross-cultural issues Case studies that include patient perspectives A new chapter on somatoform disorders Improved pedagogy such as research boxes and thinking about features that encourage readers to think critically about what they are learning The book maintains the structure of the first edition with two main sections: the first introduces and critically evaluates the conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment; the second contains in-depth analyses of a variety of disorders such as schizophrenia, trauma-related conditions and addictions. What are the causes of mental health problems? What are the best treatments for mental health problems? How do the experiences of people with mental health problems compare with the academic models of disorders? Building on the success of the first edition, this textbook has been extensively updated to include the latest research and therapeutic approaches as well as developments in clinical practice. In the second section, chapters are n
. Paul Bennett is a Professor at the University of Swansea and also works as a clinical psychologist
About the Author Paul Bennett is a Professor at the University of Swansea and also works as a clinical psychologist.