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This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material throughout. The authors adopt an interactionist approach in viewing abnormal behavior in terms of a complex interplay of factors representing psychological, biological, and sociocultural domains. Features personal accounts spanning a wide range of disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, autism, panic disorder, and other mental health problems. Highlights controversial issues in the field (e.g., Recovered Memory Controversy, EMDR: A Fad or a Find), and applications (e.g., How To Cope with a Panic Attack; Suicide Prevention; Rape Prevention; and Anger Management). A comprehensive reference for professionals in the psychology and/or medical fields.
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Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, Spencer A. Rathus, Beverly Greene, Jeffrey S. Nevid
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Editore
- Prentice Hall
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 648
- ISBN10
- 0131916785
- ISBN13
- 9780131916784
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Libri di testo, Psicologia, Scuola, Educazione, istruzione, Psichiatria
- Valutazione
- 4,05 su 5
- Descrizione
- This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material throughout. The authors adopt an interactionist approach in viewing abnormal behavior in terms of a complex interplay of factors representing psychological, biological, and sociocultural domains. Features personal accounts spanning a wide range of disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, autism, panic disorder, and other mental health problems. Highlights controversial issues in the field (e.g., Recovered Memory Controversy, EMDR: A Fad or a Find), and applications (e.g., How To Cope with a Panic Attack; Suicide Prevention; Rape Prevention; and Anger Management). A comprehensive reference for professionals in the psychology and/or medical fields.