Advanced Abnormal Psychology 2nd Edition by Michel Hersen (PDF)

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Although senior undergraduate psychology students and first year master’s-and doctoral-level students frequently take courses in advanced abnormal psychology, it has been almost two decades since a book by this title has appeared. Professors teaching this course have had a wide variety of texts to select from that touch on various aspects of psychopathology, but none has been as comprehensive for the student as the present volume. Not only are basic concepts and models included, but there are specific sections dealing with childhood and adolescent dis­ orders, adult and geriatric disorders, child treatment, and adult treatment. We believe the professor and advanced student alike will benefit from having all the requisite material under one cover. Our book contains 26 chapters presented in five parts, each part preceded by an editors’ introduction. The chapters reflect updates in the classification of disorders (i. e. , DSM-IV). In Part I (Basic Concepts and Models), the chapters include diagnosis and classfication, assess­ ment strategies, research methods, the psychoanalystic model, the behavioral model, and the biological model. Parts II (Childhood and Adolescent Disorders) and III (Adult and Older Adult Disorders), each containing seven chapters, represent the bulk of the book. To ensure cross-chapter consistency, each of these chapters on psychopathology follows an identical format, with the following basic sections: description of the disorder, epidemiology, clinical picture (with case description), course and prognosis, familial and genetic patterns, and diag­ nostic considerations.

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Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Will keep the book only because the general text is well written and useful. No excuse on my part for not confirming the copyright date for the second edition, a costly mistake. This edition, obvious for some, does not reflect the latest DSM-5, but was hopeful for discussion re particular categories of interest that were not included. A comprehensive updated edition reflecting DSM-5 would be an invaluable addition for a lay person reference library.

⭐Can there be a worse textbook??? I needed it for a graduate level psychopathology class and it is a HORRIBLE read. Very heavy reading and not user friendly. The information is presented in such a dull way. I get that it is a text book, but I read two chapters and never read it again. So pointless.

⭐Good book although it doesn’t show all the mental disabilities as newer books.

⭐Need it for work. Good buy.

⭐great

⭐Clearly written and succinct, this is should be on the bookshelf of educators, clinicians and students who plan on entering the field.

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