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Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders

Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders

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Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Richard Halgins Abnormal Psychology:: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders, seventh edition includes coverage of anticipated changes in the DSM-5.

Presenting the Human Experience of Psychological Disorders. In Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Richard Halgins Abnormal Psychology:: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders, students are shown the human side of Abnormal Psychology. Through the widespread use of current and relevant clinical case studies, and the biographies and first-person quotations in the Real Stories feature, students are presented with real-life portrayals of the disorders featured in the text. The text maintains the integrative approach to treatment using the biopsychosocial model, and acknowledges the evolution of psychological disorders over the lifespan. New to this edition is Connect Abnormal Psychology, with the groundbreaking adaptive learning diagnostic, LearnSmart and the revamped Faces of Abnormal Psychology, with a more vibrant narrator and efficient assignment and assessment capabilities.
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McGraw Hill / Medical
50567
9780078035272
9780078035272

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Publication date
2013
Issue number
7
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
576
Dimensions (mm)
236 x 285
Weight (g)
1279

  • Chapter 1 Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior

    Learning Objectives

    Case Report:: Rebecca Hasbrouck

    What Is Abnormal Behavior?

    The Social Impact of Psychological Disorders

    Defining Abnormality

    What Causes Abnormal Behavior?

    Biological Causes
    Psychological Causes
    Sociocultural Causes
    The Biopsychosocial Perspective

    Prominent Themes in Abnormal Psychology throughout

    History

    Spiritual Approach

    Humanitarian Approach

    Scientific Approach

    Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

    Experimental Design

    Correlational Design

    Types of Research Studies

    Survey
    Laboratory Studies
    The Case Study Method
    Single Case Experimental Design
    Investigations in Behavioral Genetics

    Bringing It All Together:: Clinical Perspectives

    Return to the Case

    Treatment Outcome

    Dr. Tobins Reflections

    Summary

    KEY TERMS

    Toward the DSM-5:: Definition of a Mental Disorder

    You Be the Judge:: Being Sane in Insane Places

    Real Stories:: Vincent van Gogh:: Psychosis

    Chapter 2 Classification and Treatment Plans

    Learning Objectives

    Case Report:: Peter Dickinson

    Psychological Disorder:: Experiences of Client and Clinician

    The Client

    The Clinician

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

    Axis I:: Clinical Disorders

    Axis II:: Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation

    Axis III:: General Medical Conditions

    Axis IV:: Psychosocial and Environmental Problems

    Axis V:: Global Assessment of Functioning

    Culture-Bound Syndromes

    The International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

    The Diagnostic Process

    Diagnostic Procedures

    Case Formulation

    Cultural Formulation

    Planning the Treatment

    Goals of Treatment

    Treatment Site

    Psychiatric Hospitals
    Specialized Inpatient Treatment Centers
    Outpatient Treatment
    Halfway Houses and Day Treatment Programs
    Other Treatment Sites

    Modality of Treatment

    Determining the Best Approach to Treatment

    The Course of Treatment

    The Clinicians Role in Treatment

    The Clients Role in Treatment

    The Outcome of Treatment

    RETURN TO THE CASE

    Case Report

    Dr. Tobins Reflections

    SUMMARY

    KEY TERMS

    Toward the DSM-5:: Changes in the DSM-5 Structure

    You Be the Judge:: Psychologists as Prescribers

    Real Stories:: Daniel Johnston:: Mood Disturbance

    Chapter 3 Assessment

    Learning Objectives

    Case Report:: Ben Robsham

    Characteristics of Psychological Assessments

    Clinical Interview

    Mental Status Examination

    Intelligence Testing

    Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test

    Wechsler Intelligence Scales

    Personality Testing

    Self-Report Tests

    Projective Testing

    Behavioral Assessment

    Multicultural Assessment

    Neuropsychological Assessment

    Neuroimaging

    Putting It All Together

    RETURN TO THE CASE

    Case Report

    Dr. Tobins Reflections

    SUMMARY

    KEY TERMS

    Toward the DSM-5:: Changes in Diagnostic Assessments

    You Be the Judge:: Psychologists in the Legal System

    Real Stories:: Ludwig Van Beethoven:: Bipolar disorder

    CHAPTER 4 Theoretical Perspectives

    Learning Objectives

    Case Report:: Meera Krishnan

    Theoretical Perspectives in Abnormal PsychologyBiological Perspective

    Theories

    Treatment

    Trait Theory

    Psychodynamic Perspective

    Freuds Theory

    Post-Freudian Psychodynamic Views

    Treatment

    Behavioral Perspective

    Theories

    Treatment

    Cognitive Perspective

    Theories

    Treatment

    Humanistic Perspective

    Theories

    Treatment

    Sociocultural Perspective

    Theories

    Treatment

    Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Theories and Treatments:: An Integrative Approach

    RETURN TO THE CASE

    Case Report:: Meera Krishnan

    SUMMARY

    KEY TERMS

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