Psychology of abnormality

Author: Liu Xinmin / Li Jianming (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Abnormal psychology is a field of extensive interest and high penetration, with connections to many other disciplines. Its research objects are essential components for numerous fields, its research findings can directly serve various disciplines, and its content intersects with or overlaps with certain scientific areas, naturally becoming an important part of some disciplines. In theory and practice, abnormal psychology elucidates the nature of psychological phenomena from a negative perspective, diagnosing the relationship between mind and body, as well as mind and matter. Therefore, abnormal psychology holds significant theoretical and practical importance for psychological science and medical science, and also has a profound impact on education, sociology, anthropology, management, as well as military, law, and literary arts, among others. Abnormal psychology has become a topic of interest for many scholars and a subject of general curiosity. Psychologists are professionals who provide psychological services to all members of society. As part of the knowledge and skills required in this profession, the significance of abnormal psychology knowledge is undeniable. This textbook is written for medical schools to train psychologists, aiming to provide a systematic and up-to-date textbook that reflects the recent developments in the discipline, holds theoretical value, and is relatively practical. Through this course, it is hoped that students will gain a fundamental understanding of the identification, interpretation, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal psychology and behavior.