Casebook in Abnormal Psychology, Revised Second Edition [Paperback]

Timothy A. Brown (Author), David H. Barlow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534363164 | ISBN-13: 978-0534363161 | Publication Date: December 18, 2000 | Edition: 2

Using cases taken from the authors' case files or from case files of other working clinicians, this casebook portrays the rich and arresting nature of disorders as they are displayed in real people. Cases illustrate every major DSM-IV category and are followed by a therapy outcome section which gives the "rest of the story" of what happened to these clients. The authors draw on an extremely current and thorough database, look at the multiple causes of disorders, and incorporate developmental and cultural issues in each case. Two complex cases are included without a diagnosis to give students an opportunity to come up with diagnoses on their own.

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About the Author

Timothy A. Brown is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston University, and Director of Research at Boston University's Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders. He has published extensively in the areas of the classification of anxiety and mood disorders, vulnerability to emotional disorders, psychometrics, and methodological advances in social sciences research. In addition to conducting his own grant-supported research, Dr. Brown serves as a statistical investigator or consultant on numerous federally funded research projects. He has been on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including recent appointments as Associate Editor to the JOURNAL OF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY and BEHAVIOR THERAPY. He was a member of the DSM-IV Anxiety Disorders Advisory Committee for generalized anxiety disorder and mixed anxiety depression and the DSM-IV Text Revision, and is currently a core member of the American Psychiatric Association/National Institute of Mental Health DSM-V/ICD Research Planning Committee on anxiety disorders.

David H. Barlow is an internationally recognized pioneer and leader in clinical psychology. A professor at Boston University, Dr. Barlow also directs the clinical psychology programs and the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, one of the largest research clinics of its kind in the world. Previously, he was distinguished professor at State University of New York at Albany. From 1975 to 1979 he was professor of psychiatry and psychology at Brown University, where he also founded the clinical psychology internship program. From 1969 to 1975 he was professor of psychiatry at the University of Mississippi, where he founded the Medical School psychology residency program. Dr. Barlow received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, his M.A. from Boston College, and his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (December 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534363164
• ISBN-13: 978-0534363161
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Money, February 9, 2007

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Patti Lewis "Patti526" (Bradford, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casebook in Abnormal Psychology (Paperback)

The case studies selected for use in this book are very interesting and serve as excellent examples for various mental health diagnoses. Up-to-date, cutting edge treatment modalities for each specific disorder are also discussed in the chapters. It is an excellent resource.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very descriptive, aides in understanding of disorders, November 4, 2006

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Sara (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casebook in Abnormal Psychology (Paperback)

This book is very readable, and gives case examples of several different mental disorders with a discussion at the end of each case. It enables the reader to understand aspects of a disorder that he or she might not glean from reading only textbooks. It is an excellent companion to textbooks on abnormal psych or psychopathology. My biggest complaint is the pricetag for such a small book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cases in psychopathology, March 4, 2009

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psy major (ny USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casebook in Abnormal Psychology (Paperback)

I am a Psychology major at a private four year college and I think this book is great. This book brings real cases for the main psychological disoders such as: GAD, PDA, OCD and schizophrenia (just to name a few). David H. Barlow is a world renowned psychologist and professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the center for anxiety disorders at Boston University. For each case, the authors include: clinical history, DSM-Iv-TR diagnosis, case formulation using the integrative model, treatment goals and planning, and course of treatment and treatment planning. This book is essential for recognazing symptoms for each disorder and for aquiring skills such as diagnosis. I feel this book is important to undetrtanding the implications of psychological disorders, since it brings each disorder to life.