Casebook of 23 in-depth studies of behavioral disorders focusing on symptoms, the client's history, treatment, and outcome. A complete chapter is devoted to each patient. Presents a full range of psychopathologies and types of patients. Many of the cases include vignettes from the initial therapy interviews or from the therapy itself. The book also compares each case with the DSM categories. Presents case failures as well as successes, and points to gaps in current knowledge. A new case concerned with bulimia nervosa includes a description of a cognitive-behavioral approach to the treatment which has been found to be particularly effective in the treatment of this disorder.
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Connect the Theory to Real Human Stories! Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. In all, you’ll find 22 in-depth cases that focus on symptoms, the client’s history, treatment, and the outcome. These cases illustrate a variety of problems, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and various disorders of childhood and aging. They also allow students to see how theories in the field can be applied to real-life problems. Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, 5/e
- Provides detailed descriptions and examples of a range of clinical problems.
- Illustrates the many ways in which these problems can be viewed and treated.
- Discusses the evidence concerning epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of the disorders in question.
- Includes 10 to 15-year follow-ups for some patients, describing their response to treatment and long-term social adjustment.
- Features a completely new case of bulimia nervosa treated by cognitive-behavior therapy in group format.
- Each case is presented in depth, with a full chapter devoted to each patient.
- Many cases include excerpts of dialog from therapy interviews.
- Each case is compared with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for relevant disorders.
- Some treatment failures are presented as well as successes.
- New discussions are provided concerning gender-related issues such as the impact of rape and sexual abuse, as well as relational distress and depression.
- All cases end with a discussion of etiology and treatment that illustrates the application of research to individual clients’ problems, and alerts readers to important gaps in our knowledge of abnormal psychology.
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Bought this book for an Abnormal Psych class and it's awesome! Doesn't feel like reading a textbook; the authors give a very in-depth description of each case (Symptoms, Social History, Diagnosis, Treatment, Discussion, etc) and explain each section in a way that is clear and easy to read. A little on the pricier side but definitely worth it!
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Though I've not been through all the cases in this book as of this review, those I have read thus far have proven to be very informative. The cases themselves as well as the history, etiology, discussions and treatment are fascinating. In this book you will find conditions that fit someone you know or have known, maybe even yourself at some point in your life. My experience with major depressive disorder (296.2/DSM IV) a few years ago was brought into a new light by the case described in this book. It helped me understand my condition and why it developed as it did. As a sidenote, I gradually stopped my Lexapro after about 14 months and no longer need or want an anti-depressant. Anyone interested in abnormal psychology, whether a layperson or clinician will find this book educational and a good read.
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Easy to Read for Hard Topic,
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An otherwise difficult content for course material in a very easy & readable format. Great description and anecdotal notes follow each case study.
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