Understanding Abnormal Psychology: Basic Psychololgy - Softcover

Frude, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631161953 ISBN 13: 9780631161950

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1997

Synopsis

This textbook provides a highly readable account of the current state of knowledge of the origins and nature of many psychological disorders.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Neil Frude is a clinical psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Wales, College of Cardiff. He has been lecturing on abnormal psychology courses for over 20 years and has also worked as a counsellor throughout that time.

From the Back Cover

Understanding Abnormal Psychology offers an animated and comprehensive introduction to common psychological problems, and guides beginning students in both psychology and clinical psychology through theoretical debates and practical therapies. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is written in a clear and non-technical way.

The author begins by considering the distinction between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ behaviour and introduces issues related to the classification, diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. He then goes on to explore and discuss a range of topics including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and sexual dysfunction, describing symptoms and theories of cause, and providing information on possible approaches to treatment.

From the Inside Flap

Understanding Abnormal Psychology offers an animated and comprehensive introduction to common psychological problems, and guides beginning students in both psychology and clinical psychology through theoretical debates and practical therapies. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is written in a clear and non-technical way.

The author begins by considering the distinction between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ behaviour and introduces issues related to the classification, diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. He then goes on to explore and discuss a range of topics including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and sexual dysfunction, describing symptoms and theories of cause, and providing information on possible approaches to treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631161953
• ISBN 13: 9780631161950
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 376