Understanding Abnormal Psychology

Clinical and Biological Perspectives

Pamilla Ramsden

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2013
• ISBN:
  9781446291405
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Psychopathology
• Index: Psychology

Understanding Abnormal Psychology provides a thorough understanding of abnormal psychology with a focus on the integration of psychology, biology and health. It goes beyond a descriptive overview of clinical disorders to provide a critical appreciation of the multifaceted aspects of mental illness. Each disorder is clearly and succinctly explained with the support of case studies. These examples are then used to introduce the debates surrounding current research, the biology of abnormal disorders and standards of treatment. The bridge between the biological elements of brain functioning and the psychological mechanisms that are responsible for coping and adjustment is thoroughly explored. This valuable consideration of the range of elements involved in the diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders will provide you with a broad and critical understanding of this complex and fascinating field.

The companion website has a number of useful features for students, including a flipcard glossary of key terms from the textbook and a test bank of interactive self-assessment multiple-choice questions.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• 1 Defining abnormal behaviour
• 2 Models of abnormal behaviour
• 3 Psychology of disorders
• 4 Physiology of abnormal behaviour
• 5 Genetics and environmental factors
• 6 Assessment, diagnosis, research methods and ethics
• 7 Child development and abnormal psychology
• 8 Child disorders and psychopathology
• 9 Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• 10 Mood disorders
• 11 Anxiety disorders
• 12 Personality disorders
• 13 Personality disorders
• 14 Alzheimer’s, cognitive disorders and disorders related to aging
• References
• Author Index
• Subject Index