Abnormal Psychology: Patterns, Issues, Interventions
Textbook for undergraduate students introduces the classification of mental disorders early on and integrates historical information and research methods throughout. Uses the new DSM-III-R system of classification of mental disorders; includes examples from cross-cultural studies, literature, and art; comprehensive discussion of biomedical and psychosocial therapy. The references would be more useful to the student if arranged by subject rather than author. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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This is an introductory abnormal psychology text based on DSM IIIR, with up-to-date coverage of controversial topics. Classification is introduced early on in the text and research methods and historical background are presented along with each topic rather than in separate chapters. Offers more thorough coverage of cross-cultural and biological topics than other texts and includes two chapters on substance abuse. Clinical case studies are augmented with examples from literature, law, biology, political science, and anthropology, resulting in an integrated, humanistic approach.
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