This innovative book encourages readers to see that the multiple forces of causality in mental illness are frequently more important than the rigid definitions of diagnosis. While thoroughly covering the DSM system, the second edition places DMS-IV in a larger context, focusing on six core concepts designed tohelp them better detail, classify, explain and understand abnormal behavior. In addition, biological explanations and treatments at the beginning of each chapter highlight the growing emphasis on the biological components of psychological disorders. INDICE: Chapter 1. Abnormal Psychology: The Core Concepts. Case Vignette. The Core Concepts. The Importance of Context in Defining and Understanding Abnormality. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Behavior. Cultural and Historical Relativism in Defining and Classifying Abnormality. The Advantages andLimitations of Diagnosis. The Principle of Multiple Causality. The ConnectionBetween Mind and Body. The Core Concepts: A View From the Past. Chapter Summary. Chapter 2. Defining Abnormality: What Is Psychopathology? Case Vignette. Commonly Used Criteria for Defining Abnormality. Help Seeking. Irrationality/Dangerousness. Deviance. Emotional Distress. Significant Impairment. Core Concepts in Defining Abnormality. Cultural and Historical Relativism. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Behavior. Defining Abnormality: Practical Solutions. Working Definitions of Psychopathology. Chapter Summary. Chapter 3. Explaining Abnormality: What Causes Psychopathology? Case Vignette. Explaining Abnormality: The Core Concepts. Cultural and Historical Relativism. The Principle ofMultiple Causality. The Connection Between Mind and Body. The Theoretical Perspectives. Psychodynamic Perspectives. Humanistic and Existential Perspectives. Behavioral Perspectives. Cognitive Perspectives. Sociocultural and Family Systems Perspectives. Biological Perspectives. Case Vignette-Explanation and Treatment. Chapter Summary. Chapter 4. Classifying Abnormality: Diagnosis and Assessment. The Advantages and Limitations of Diagnosis. Reliability. Validity. The History of Diagnostic Systems for Psychopathology. The DSM-III Revolution and Controversy. Advantages of the Modern DSM Approach. Limitations of the Modern DSM Approach. Using the DSM-IV-TR: Making a Multiaxial Diagnosis. Axis I and Axis II. Axes III, IV, and V. A Complete DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis. Assessment. Interviews. Tests. Behavioral Observation. Diagnosis and Assessment in Perspective: Classifying and Understanding Dave. Interview with Dave. Dave's Test Results. Behavioral Observations of Dave. The Advantages and Limitations of the Diagnosis of Dave. Chapter Summary. Chapter 5. Anxiety and the Anxiety Disorders.Case Vignettes. Defining Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders. The Importance of Context in Defining Anxiety Disorders. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Anxiety. Classifying Anxiety Disorders. The DSM-IV-TR Categories. The Advantages and Limitations of the DSM-IV-TR Anxiety Disorder Diagnoses. Classificationin Demographic Context. Cultural and Historical Relativism in Defining and Classifying Anxiety Disorders. Explaining and Treating Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders. Behavioral Components. Cognitive Components. Biological Components. Psychodynamic Components. The Multiple Causality of Anxiety Disorders. The Connection Between Mind and Body in Anxiety Disorders. Case Vignettes-Treatment. Chapter Summary. Chapter 6. Psychological Stress and Physical Disorders. Case Vignettes. Defining Mood and Mood Disorders. The Importance of Context in DefiningMood Disorders. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Mood. Classifying Mood Disorders. Historical Relativism in Classifying Mood Disorders. The DSM-IV-TR Categories. Classification in Demographic Context. Explaining and TreatingMood Disorders. Biological Components. Cognitive Components. Behavioral Components. Psychodynamic Components. Sociocultural and Family Systems Components. Multiple Causality of Mood Disorders. Case Vignettes-Treatment. Chapter Summary. Chapter 7. Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. Case Vignettes. Defining Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Dissociation. The Importance of Context in Defining Dissociative Disorders. Classifying Dissociative Disorders. The DSM-IV-TR Categories. Classification in Demographic Context. Cultural and Historical Relativism in Defining and Classifying Dissociative. Disorders. The Advantages and Limitations of the DSM-IV-TR Dissociative Disorder Diagnoses. Explaining and Treating Dissociation and the Dissociative Disorders. Psychodynamic Components. Behavioral Components. Cognitive Components. Biological Components. The Multiple Causalityof Dissociative Disorders. Case Vignettes-Treatment. Chapter Summary. Chapter8. Eating, Weight, and the Eating Disorders. Case Vignettes. Defining Eating Disorders. The Continuum Between Normal and Abnormal Eating..etc.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-07387-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 712
- Fecha Publicación: 08/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés