Case Studies in Abnormal Behavior - Couverture souple

Meyer, Robert; Weaver, Christopher

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205036996 ISBN 13 : 9780205036998

Editeur : Pearson, 2012

Synopsis

Contemporary Cases for Students

Case Studies in Abnormal Behavior brings the field of abnormal psychology to life with its rare combination of readability, humor, and strong scholarship.

This rich collection of case studies integrates contemporary and recognizable classic cases to illustrate a wide range of clinical and legal issues. To enable students to more fully understand the nature of the disorder, each case contains the full background material relevant to etiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations. Significant family and social history data are also presented in order to give students a clear picture of how specific behavior patterns were generated and maintained.

Teaching & Learning Experience

• Improve Critical Thinking – Quotes and anecdotes stimulate critical thinking and can be used by instructors to jumpstart classroom discussion.
• Engage Students – A wide range of highly recognizable and interesting case studies help students see the real-life relevance of psychological disorders.
• Explore Research – The most up-to-date DSM-TR-IV materials are incorporated into the text; all major DSM disorders are covered.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Contemporary Cases for Students

 

Case Studies in Abnormal Behavior brings the field of abnormal psychology to life with its rare combination of readability, humor, and strong scholarship.

 

This rich collection of case studies integrates contemporary and recognizable classic cases to illustrate a wide range of clinical and legal issues. To enable students to more fully understand the nature of the disorder, each case contains the full background material relevant to etiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations. Significant family and social history data are also presented in order to give students a clear picture of how specific behavior patterns were generated and maintained.

 

Teaching & Learning Experience

• Improve Critical Thinking – Quotes and anecdotes stimulate critical thinking and can be used by instructors to jumpstart classroom discussion.
• Engage Students – A wide range of highly recognizable and interesting case studies help students see the real-life relevance of psychological disorders.
• Explore Research – The most up-to-date DSM-TR-IV materials are incorporated into the text; all major DSM disorders are covered.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0205036996
• ISBN 13: 9780205036998
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Pearson Benelux BV; productsafety@pearson.com; ; Kabelweg 37; Amsterdam; 1014 BA; Pays-Bas