Psychopathy and Health (Revised Edition)

Author: Zheng Xiaobian
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: "Psychopathy and Health" applies the perspective of health psychology, organically combining traditional discussions on abnormal psychology with modern psychological health needs. It addresses common psychological confusions and disorders in modern society from an integrated viewpoint of abnormality and health, explaining the psychological mechanisms of abnormality, providing examples of various psychological disorders, and discussing some social hot issues—such as addiction and gambling, crime and suicide, sexual indulgence and sexual restraint, the harm of superstition, witchcraft, and Qigong deviation, as well as personality and psychosomatic disorders—by incorporating theoretical viewpoints from sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. It also analyzes the biological, psychological, and social roots of behavioral problems, clarifies diagnostic criteria and assessment measurement techniques for various disorders, and emphasizes psychological therapy and educational guidance as the primary intervention methods. This book emphasizes both theory and practice, making it suitable as a professional textbook for college and vocational students in psychology education, school counseling, and healthcare. It can also serve as a practical reference for a broad readership.