Psychopathology

Synopsis

Fully revised to incorporate DSM-5 criteria and informed by the most current research in its discussions of diagnosis and treatmentNow in a second edition, Psychopathology: History, Diagnosis, and Empirical Foundations thoroughly explores psychopathology with contributions from leading scholars in psycho-pathology. The Second Edition offers an overview of various topics in the context of major changes included in the DSM-5 .With new chapters on contextual factors affecting diagnoses and non-alcohol substance abuse, Psychopathology, Second Edition covers the history, theory, and assessment of anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, the psychotic spectrum disorders, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, alcohol use disorders, psychopathy, sexual dysfunction, and sleep disorders. In addition, each chapter of the Second Edition contains:A description of the disorder, including brief history, case example, and epidemiological findingsEmpirical foundations of each disorder, including findings regarding neurobiological, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional factorsAssessment of each disorder, including interviews, self-reports, neurobiological assessment, and clinical rating scalesBrief description and evaluation of the current interventions for each disorderSummary and future directionsPractical and thorough, this text is an essential reference for all mental health professionals and a solid introduction for students in psychopathology courses.

Copyright:

2013

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781118416303

Related ISBNs:

9781118106778

Publisher:

Wiley

Date of Addition:

06/15/14

Copyrighted By:

John Wiley & Sons

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Psychology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.