Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology [Paperback]

Thomas F. Oltmanns (Author), John M. Neale (Author), Gerald C. Davison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471415626 | ISBN-13: 978-0471415626 | Publication Date: April 30, 2003 | Edition: 6

This in-depth casebook takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. Covering the full range of psychopathologies and types of patients, these cases focus on symptoms, the client's history, treatment, and outcome to provide detailed descriptions of a wide range of clinical problems

• Offers strong coverage of cultural, ethnic, and women's issues
• Includes a number of transcripts of therapy sessions, giving readers a realistic view of psychotherapy
• Excellent balance of various perspectives and treatments
• Presents case failures as well as successes, and points to gaps in current knowledge

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The next best thing to actual clinical experience. . .
This Seventh Edition of Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology conveys the subtleties of the therapeutic process in an engaging and vivid way. Based on actual clinical experiences, these in-depth cases take mental disorders from the realm of theory into the reality of human lives. These cases illustrate the different ways clinicians think about their work, the challenging issues they often face, and how they can help clients cope with life problems ranging from psychotic disorders to various disorders of childhood and aging.

Features:

• New case of somatization disorder provides important coverage of this difficult and complex topic, including a description of the challenging issues that are faced in the diagnosis and treatment of people suffering from this condition.
• Discusses some of the evidence that is available concerning the epidemiology and etiology of the disorders in question.
• Transcripts of therapy sessions give you a realistic view of psychotherapy.
• Richly detailed descriptions focus on symptoms, the client’s history, treatment, and outcome.
• Emphasizes the social context in which the disorder appears, as well as life problems that affect the person’s overall adjustment.
• Includes strong coverage of cultural, ethnic, gender, and women’s issues.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 6 edition (April 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471415626
• ISBN-13: 978-0471415626
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,498,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 1, 2010

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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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth It, December 31, 2011

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read for Hard Topic, December 20, 2011

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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.