Psychology of abnormality

Author: (American) Lauren B. Aloise
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a classic in the field of abnormal psychology research. It is adopted as a textbook by more than 300 universities and colleges in the United States, including the psychology departments of Duke, Michigan, Johns Hopkins, and other prestigious institutions. This highly regarded textbook provides a balanced and comprehensive perspective on abnormal psychology. Written by experts from various fields, it engagingly presents the latest cutting-edge research, describes the therapy for each mental disorder based on actual clinical observations, and features rich case studies in every chapter. This is the ninth edition of this classic textbook. Previous editions have maintained a moderate attitude toward modern psychological theories of various schools, objectively introducing the symptoms, theories, and treatments of mental illnesses. The ninth edition continues this style and adds video materials of case studies to help beginners gain a general understanding of clinical presentations. Compared to previous editions, this version includes many new changes, such as new discoveries about the causes of diseases, new treatment methods, and new research findings. Additionally, it is important to note that the purpose of research is to better understand mental disorders and create a brighter future for these patients. This book is suitable for psychology professionals and enthusiasts, as well as practitioners in fields such as medicine, helping professions, social work, education, management, and law. In fact, anyone who wants to make their future better and life happier should pay attention to the perspectives presented in this book.