Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality

ISBN-13: 9780415231022 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 228 str.

Susan Cave

Opis

Psychologists have attempted to define psychological abnormality in a number of ways. Some, for example, consider it in terms of statistical infrequency whilst others look at it as deviation from social norms. Susan Cave discusses and compares some of the attempts made and examines the limitations they might have. She also looks at medical and psychological models of abnormality, their views on the causes of abnormality and their practical implications for treatment.

Recenzje

'This is a clearly written book which gives an excellent introduction to the classification and diagnoses of psychological abnormality ... the book is user-friendly and contains many features which students will like including chapter menus, chapter summaries, sample essays, and a glossary of key words. I recommend Sue Cave's book highly.' - Alan Carr, University College Dublin

Spis treści

Introduction. The Classification, Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Disorders. Multiple Personality Disorder. Culture-bound Syndromes. Conclusion.

O autorze

Sue Cave is a senior examiner and coursework moderator for A-Level Psychology and a lecturer at the University of Kent.