Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology - Softcover

Now completely up-to-date, this in-depth casebook takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. The new seventh edition explores the full range of psychopathologies and types of patients. The 23 cases focus on symptoms, the client's history, treatment, and the outcome to provide detailed descriptions of a wide range of clinical problems that readers may face in the field. These problems span from childhood disorders to psychotic and personality disorders.

The next best thing to actual clinical experience. . .
This Seventh Edition of Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology conveys the subtleties of the therapeutic process in an engaging and vivid way. Based on actual clinical experiences, these in-depth cases take mental disorders from the realm of theory into the reality of human lives. These cases illustrate the different ways clinicians think about their work, the challenging issues they often face, and how they can help clients cope with life problems ranging from psychotic disorders to various disorders of childhood and aging.

Features:

• New case of somatization disorder provides important coverage of this difficult and complex topic, including a description of the challenging issues that are faced in the diagnosis and treatment of people suffering from this condition.
• Discusses some of the evidence that is available concerning the epidemiology and etiology of the disorders in question.
• Transcripts of therapy sessions give you a realistic view of psychotherapy.
• Richly detailed descriptions focus on symptoms, the client’s history, treatment, and outcome.
• Emphasizes the social context in which the disorder appears, as well as life problems that affect the person’s overall adjustment.
• Includes strong coverage of cultural, ethnic, gender, and women’s issues.