Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World
ISBN-10
0131206869
ISBN-13
9780131206861
Series
Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World
Category
Psychology, Pathological
Pages
556
Language
English
Published
2004-10
Author
Jeffrey S. Nevid

Description

Drawn from the strengths of the full version this brief introduction provides readers with a firm foundation in the field of abnormal psychology. The book adopts an interactive approach designed to help students examine how multiple factors influence the development of psychological disorders. Engaging case examples demonstrate the influence of diversity and self-scoring questionnaires involve readers in the material. This streamlined version of the full volume provides complete coverage of theoretical perspectives and methods of treatment, classification and assessment of abnormal behavior, stress, anxiety, Dissociative and Somatoform disorders, mood, eating and sleep disorders, gender identity disorder, schizophrenia, abnormal behavior in childhood and adolescence and disorders related to aging. For mental health professionals and individuals interested in abnormal behavior.

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