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W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology 2004 Edition by R. Comer
An ideal concise textbook for Abnormal Psychology that integrates various theoretical models, sociocultural factors, research, clinical experiences, and therapies. Comer not only encourages students to think critically about the science and study of mental disorders he also reveals the humanity behind them. Table of contents :- ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present Models of Abnormality Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment; PROBLEMS OF STRESS, ANXIETY AND HEALTH: Anxiety Disorders Stress Disorders Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders; PROBLEMS OF MOOD: Mood Disorders Suicide PROBLEMS OF MIND AND BODY Eating Disorders Substance related Disorders Sexual Disorders and Gender Identity Disorder; PROBLEMS OF PSYCHOSIS: Schizophrenia LIFE SPAN PROBLEMS Personality Disorders Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders of Aging and Cognition; CONCLUSION: LAW, SOCIETY AND THE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSION