{"product_id":"essential-abnormal-and-clinical-psychology-9780761941897","title":"Essential Abnormal and Clinical Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis essential introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology explores the key areas, controversies and debates in the field and encourages students to think critically.   \u003cp\u003eKey features of this textbook include: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eThe latest updates from DSM-5 and ICD-10 and a balanced critique of the diagnostic approach, keeping students at the forefront of the developments and debates in the field \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eEssential Debate and Essential Experience boxes that encourage critical thinking and provide case study examples to help students critique the findings and apply them in practice\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eConcise chapters providing students with the essentials they need to get a good grade in their module in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eAdditional student resources available on the companion website.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSuitable for all students taking Abnormal and Clinical Psychology modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent guide to how mental health problems are understood and treated; accessible, wide-ranging, and full of fascinating information on this important topic.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Daniel Freeman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis excellent textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to clinical and abnormal psychology. I will be recommending it as essential reading for both psychology and medical students.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Rebecca Elliott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Big Issues in classification, diagnosis, and research into psychological disorders    What is Abnormal?    How are Psychological Disorders Classified?    What are the Problems with the Diagnostic Approach?    How do we Conduct Research into Psychological Disorders?    What are the Main Approaches to Understanding Psychological Disorders? Chapter 2: How are psychological disorders treated?    Medication versus Psychological Approaches    Researching and Evaluating Treatments for Psychological Disorders    The Range and Scope of the Psychologist’s Work    How CBT Works    The Ethics of Psychological Therapy Chapter 3: Childhood disorders    Anxiety Disorders of Childhood    Childhood Depression    Childhood Behaviour Problems Chapter 4: Schizophrenia    What is schizophrenia?    How does schizophrenia develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in schizophrenia    How is schizophrenia treated? Chapter 5: Mood disorders    What are depression and mania?    How do mood disorders develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in mood disorders    How are mood disorders treated? Chapter 6: Generalized anxiety disorder    What is generalized anxiety disorder?    How does GAD develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in GAD    How is GAD treated? Chapter 7: Specific phobias    What is a specific phobia?    How do we acquire phobias?    Do we think ourselves into being scared?    How are specific phobias treated? Chapter 8: Panic disorder and social anxiety disorder    How are panic disorder and social anxiety disorder diagnosed and how do they differ from each other?    Can we explain panic disorder?    Can we explain social anxiety disorder?    How are panic disorder and social anxiety disorder treated? Chapter 9: Substance use disorders    What is substance use disorder?    How does substance use disorder develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in SUD    How are substance use disorders treated? Chapter 10: Eating disorders    What are eating disorders?    How do eating disorders develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in eating disorders    How are eating disorders treated? Chapter 11: Personality disorders    What are personality disorders?    How do personality disorders develop?    Brain and cognitive mechanisms in personality disorders    How are personality disorders managed and treated?","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737182581079,"sku":"9780761941897","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761941897.jpg?v=1723811034","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/essential-abnormal-and-clinical-psychology-9780761941897","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}