This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book retains important diagnostic perspectives, including the DSM-5, ICD-10, ICD-11 and PDM, but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced, this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation, allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation.Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives:- features an innovative structure organized by presenting problem, examining each in a broad context of traditional psychiatric and alternative approaches- is grounded in lived experience of disorder: shining a spot-light on service-users through 'Case Examples' scenarios and 'Lived Experience' perspective pieces- supports student learning and critical thinking through engaging 'Controversial Question', 'Try it Yourself' and 'In Depth'- is supported by an impressive online support features including lecture slides, a test bank, instructor manual, student study guide, multiple choice self-test quizzes, flashcard activities and more.This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or clinical psychology courses.
✔ Author(s): Jonathan D. Raskin
✔ Title: Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (54 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1137547162
✔ ISBN-13: 9781137547163
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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