Fundamentals of abnormal psychology / Ronald J. Comer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Comer, Ronald J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Pathological--Textbooks.

Psychology, Pathological.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 519, 16, 78, 12, 16 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Worth Publishers, [2011]

Summary:

Ronald J. Comer clearly integrates theoretical models, research findings, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences in this study of abnormal psychology.

Contents:

Machine derived contents note: Abnormal Psychology in Science and Clinical Practice

1. Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

2. Models of Abnormality

3. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Problems of Stress and Anxiety

4. Anxiety Disorders

5. Stress Disorders

6. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Problems of Mood

7. Mood Disorders

8. Suicide

Problems of Mind and Body

9. Eating Disorders

10. Substance-Related Disorders

11. Sexual Disorders and Gender Identity Disorder

Problems of Psychosis

12. Schizophrenia

Life-Span Disorders

13. Personality Disorders

14. Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

15. Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Conclusion

16. Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references (pages R1-R78), glossary and indexes.

ISBN:

9781429216333

1429216336

9780230282452

0230282458

OCLC:

528712822

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