Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis [Hardcover]

Michel Hersen (Editor), Samuel M. Turner (Editor), Deborah C. Beidel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0471745847 | ISBN-13: 978-0471745846 | Edition: 5

The most up-to-date coverage on adult psychopathology

Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the major psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses. The accessible format and case study approach provide the opportunity to understand how diagnoses are reached.

Updated to reflect the rapid developments in the field of psychopathology, this Fifth Edition encompasses the most current research in the field including:

• A thorough introduction to the principles of the DSM-IV-TR classification system and its application in clinical practice
• The biological and neurological foundations of disorders and the implications of psychopharmacology in treatment
• Illustrative case material as well as clinical discussions addressing specific disorders, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and issues of assessment and measurement
• Coverage of the major diagnostic entities and problems seen in daily clinical work by those in hospitals, clinics, and private practice
• A new chapter on race and ethnicity by renowned expert Stanley Sue

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Editor Hersen (psychology, Pacific Univ.; Psychological Assessment) began this revision shortly before the death of fourth-edition author/editor Samuel M. Turner (psychology, Univ. of Maryland; Diagnostic Interviewing); colleague Deborah C. Beidel (psychiatry, Penn State Coll. of Medicine; Shy Children) joined the project afterward. Comprising 17 expanded chapters and one new one (on race and ethnicity), it uses the nomenclature of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV throughout and includes the field's most current research. Following nine field specialists' theories on classifications, diagnoses, the interviewing process, and relevant racial, ethnic, and genetic concerns, 13 chapters explain recognized clinical disorders, their distinct neural pathology, associated case studies, related epidemiology, and suggested treatments. Written specifically for field specialists, this edition will prove vital to psychological and psychiatric medical collections." (Library Journal, July 15, 2007)

From the Publisher

The text is arranged to provide a discussion of the major adult psychiatric disorders using DSM nomenclature (now DSM-IV). It incorporates the nomenclature of DSM-IV to present an integration of the empirical data and diagnostic criteria and identify the empirical underpinnings of specific disorders and their diagnoses. Also new to the third edition are studies of major emerging trends in psychopathology and issues of particular importance, controversy, or both. Features three new overview chapters: classification, genetic basis and psychopathology, specific disorders, and special topics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 744 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (March 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471745847
• ISBN-13: 978-0471745846
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mixed review, February 29, 2008

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Coy Madison (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis (Hardcover)

This text did not work well for our graduate level course. There was far too much emphasis on tedious details concerning prevalence, specifiers, and the kinds of facts one seeks from an encyclopedia. What most chapters lacked was a more conceptual, model- or theory-driven examination of the factors involved in the onset, development, and maintenance of the disorders. To my mind these are far more useful and valuable issues to focus on in a graduate psychopathology course, yet the bulk of the text was filled with far less relevant material. In fact it appears that nearly half the pages comprised references rather than text, so despite the bulk of the book there is not nearly enough useful material between the covers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text, but lacks plenty of case studies!, June 17, 2007

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This review is from: Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis (Hardcover)

This is an excellent introductory text for a graduate-level abnormal or even upper-level undergraduate-level abnormal psychology course. However, my major complaint with the book; besides, it being too bulky and heavy, is the simple fact that it doesn't include enough case studies. Granted, it's sprinkled with a few case studies, here and there, but it focuses mailny on research and gives an excellent discussion on the DSM-IV. This is an excellent book to be used in conjuction with the DSM-IV-TR; however, as I've stated earlier, the book needs to be made more thinly with the text still intact and the book needs case studies for each chapter, which it currently doesn't in this 4th edition.

Bottom-line: Good book, but bulky and lacks a plethora of case studies; hence, 4 stars!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource tool that provides case studies, September 6, 2008

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Richard Dzwonkowski (Frankston Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis (Hardcover)

This is an ideal resource tool that can assist clinicians in understanding different diagnosis and behaviours that can support the presence or absence of a trait which can aide in an appropriate diagnosis. The language is straight forwarded and the cross reference to DSM IV makes it a valueable tool.