Abnormal Psychology

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This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book retains important diagnostic perspectives, including the DSM-5, ICD-10, ICD-11 and PDM, but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced, this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation, allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation.

This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or clinical psychology modules.

Covers core content around psychiatric perspectives, placed in the broader context of alternative approaches, through an innovative  structure, organized by presenting problem

Grounded in lived experience of disorder: shines a spotlight on service-users, through ‘Case Examples’ scenarios and ‘Lived Experience’ perspective pieces

Student-friendly writing style and engaging ‘Controversial Question’, ‘Try it Yourself’ and ‘In Depth’  features encourage active reading experience and deeper comprehension and critical thinking

Impressive ancillary support package, featuring instructor slides, testbank, instructor manual, student study guide, multiple choice self-test quizzes, flashcard activities and more

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Jonathan D. Raskin

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