Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis
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Book Overview
The most up-to-date coverage on adult psychopathology Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the major psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses. The accessible format and case study approach provide the opportunity to understand how diagnoses are reached. Updated to reflect the rapid developments in the field of psychopathology, this Fifth Edition encompasses the most current research in the field including: A thorough introduction to the principles of the DSM-IV-TR classification system and its application in clinical practice The biological and neurological foundations of disorders and the implications of psychopharmacology in treatment Illustrative case material as well as clinical discussions addressing specific disorders, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and issues of assessment and measurement Coverage of the major diagnostic entities and problems seen in daily clinical work by those in hospitals, clinics, and private practice A new chapter on race and ethnicity by renowned expert Stanley Sue
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0471745847
ISBN13:9780471745846
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:730 Pages
Weight:3.25 lbs.
Dimensions:2.1" x 7.2" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Excellent resource tool that provides case studies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is an ideal resource tool that can assist clinicians in understanding different diagnosis and behaviours that can support the presence or absence of a trait which can aide in an appropriate diagnosis. The language is straight forwarded and the cross reference to DSM IV makes it a valueable tool.
Very Informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is really good. I read more than 3/4 of it for class and it wasn't a hard nor boring read. I read the DSM IV TR before being assigned this book and it answered or spoke about many of the reactions I had to the DSM.
Excellent text, but lacks plenty of case studies!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is an excellent introductory text for a graduate-level abnormal or even upper-level undergraduate-level abnormal psychology course. However, my major complaint with the book; besides, it being too bulky and heavy, is the simple fact that it doesn't include enough case studies. Granted, it's sprinkled with a few case studies, here and there, but it focuses mailny on research and gives an excellent discussion on the DSM-IV. This is an excellent book to be used in conjuction with the DSM-IV-TR; however, as I've stated earlier, the book needs to be made more thinly with the text still intact and the book needs case studies for each chapter, which it currently doesn't in this 4th edition. Bottom-line: Good book, but bulky and lacks a plethora of case studies; hence, 4 stars!
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