Overview

The most up-to-date coverage on adult psychopathology Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the major psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses. The accessible format and case study approach provide the opportunity to understand how diagnoses are reached. Updated to reflect the rapid developments in the field of psychopathology, this Fifth Edition encompasses the most current research in the field including:* A thorough introduction to the principles of the DSM-IV-TR classification system and its application in clinical practice* The biological and neurological foundations of disorders and the implications of psychopharmacology in treatment* Illustrative case material as well as clinical discussions addressing specific disorders, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and issues of assessment and measurement* Coverage of the major diagnostic entities and problems seen in daily clinical work by those in hospitals, clinics, and private practice* A new chapter on race and ethnicity by renowned expert Stanley Sue

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Author:   Michel Hersen ,  Samuel M. Turner ,  Deborah C. Beidel
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 25.80cm
Weight:   1.446kg
ISBN:  

9780471745846

ISBN 10:   0471745847
Pages:   744
Publication Date:   01 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Overview. 1 Mental Disorders as Discrete Clinical Conditions: Dimensional versus Categorical Classification (Thomas A. Widiger and Stephanie Mullins-Sweatt). 2 The Problem of Dual Diagnosis (Melanie E. Bennett and Selvija Gjonbalaj-Morovic). 3 Structured and Semistructured Interviews for Differential Diagnosis: Issues and Applications (Daniel L. Segal and Frederick L. Coolidge). 4 Impact of Race and Ethnicity (Susan Tinsley Li, Sandra Jenkins, and Alecia Sundsmo). Part II: Specific Disorders. 5 Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders (Gerald Goldstein). 6 Substance-Related Disorders: Alcohol (Eric F. Wagner, Mark B. Sobell, and Linda C. Sobell). 7 Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders: Drugs (Stacey B. Daughters, Marina A. Bornovalova, Christopher J. Correia, and C. W. Lejuez). 8 Schizophrenia (Dennis R. Combs and Kim T. Mueser). 9 Mood Disorders: Depressive Disorders (Leilani Feliciano and Patricia A. Arean). 10 Bipolar Disorder (David J. Miklowitz and Sheri L. Johnson). 11 Anxiety Disorders (Deborah C. Beidel and Brooke Stipelman). 12 Somatoform Disorders (Laurence J. Kirmayer and Karl J. Looper). 13 Dissociative Disorders (Etzel Cardena and David H. Gleaves). 14 Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders (Lori A. Brotto and Carolin Klein). 15 Eating Disorders (J. Kevin Thompson, Megan Roehrig, and Bill N. Kinder). 16 Sleep Disorders (Charles M. Morin and Jack D. Edinger). 17 Personality Disorders (Emily B. Ansell and Carlos M. Grilo). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Written specifically for field specialists, this edition will prove vital to psychological and psychiatric medical collections. (Library Journal, July 15, 2007)

Author Information

MICHEL HERSEN, PHD, ABPP, is Professor and Dean of the School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, and past president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. He is coauthor and coeditor of 146 books and author of 226 scientific journal articles. SAMUEL M. TURNER, PHD, ABPP, was Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Psychology Department at the University of Maryland and codirector of the Maryland Center for Anxiety Disorders. DEBORAH C. BEIDEL, PHD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Research in Child Psychiatry, and Director of the Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma Division, Department of Psychiatry, Penn State College of Medicine. She is the author or coauthor of over 200 journal articles, book chapters, and books.

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