| Description |
ix, 533 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Background and methods -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The psychological perspective -- 3. New directions in cognitive treatment -- 4. Biological explanations and treatments -- 5. Beyond the individual -- Pt. 2. Specific issues -- 6. Somatoform disorders -- 7. Schizophrenia -- 8. Anxiety disorders -- 9. Mood disorders -- 10. Trauma-related conditions -- 11. Sexual disorders -- 12. Personality disorders -- 13. Eating disorders -- 14. Developmental disorders -- 15. Neurological disorders -- 16. Addictions |
| Summary |
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology 3rd edition is an indispensable guide for undergraduate students in psychology and health allied professions. --Book Jacket |
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Each disorder is considered from a psychological, social and biological perspective and different intervention types are thoroughly investigated. The new edition also features: -- |
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Extensively updated, this popular textbook includes the latest research and therapeutic approaches, including CBT, as well as developments in clinical practice. The book introduces and evaluates the conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment, and provides valuable analyses of various disorders, such as schizophrenia and paedophilia. -- |
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Further reading extended with web links -- |
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NEW Chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -- |
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NEW Key Terms boxes at the end of Chapters -- |
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NEW case formulations to illustrate discussion of clinical work -- |
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Updated Stop and Think boxes -- |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
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Previous ed.: 2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Clinical psychology.
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Psychology, Pathological.
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Mental Disorders -- psychology.
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Mental Disorders -- physiopathology.
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Mental Disorders -- therapy.
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Psychology, Clinical -- methods.
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| ISBN |
0335237460 (paperback) |
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9780335237463 (paperback) |
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