Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology
Product Description
This in-depth casebook takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. It explores the full range of psychopathologies and types of patients, allowing practicing clinicians to see how disorders affect patients in real life. The eighth edition does a better job than other books in the field because it uses real clients and the most up-to-date research. Each case is based on an actual client of the authors and covers the entire scope of the disorder; from symptoms to treatment. Practicing clinicians will gain real-world insight into a variety of disorders.
Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology
Tiffany J. Lee said,
Wrote on April 14, 2010 @ 5:09 am
this case studies book is amazing! in my psych class we were assigned 2 cases but i read all of them because they are fascinating. a must for psych majors/fans
Rating: 5 / 5
Travelin' Terri said,
Wrote on April 14, 2010 @ 5:26 am
Best way to buy college textbooks! This vendors product was right on the money and I can’t believe I haven’t been buying my books like this all along.
Rating: 5 / 5
Erin M. Walker said,
Wrote on April 14, 2010 @ 6:19 am
The book arrived very quickly and it was in excellent brand new condition. I never had to contact the seller and my transaction was as smooth as possible.
Rating: 5 / 5
R. Flora said,
Wrote on April 14, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Got this book 1st just cause! No extra charges for sending seperately from other book ordered! I recommend online purchases!
Rating: 5 / 5
S. Traeger said,
Wrote on April 14, 2010 @ 9:59 am
This book has some incredibly insightful, well researched cases, which are marred by some so-called ‘case studies’ that are nothing more than postulations based on opinions, NOT case studies! One `case study’ is based on a childhood acquaintance and could only be further away from being described as a `case study’ if the subject had been an imaginary one. Another case study demonstrated that clearly the disorder has not only been poorly researched, but also includes heresy that defies medical fact (see Gender Identity Disorder).
I believe at least three chapters should be culled from this book, at the VERY least. It ranges from 5 stars for the Separation Anxiety Disorder case study, to 1 star for the Antisocial Personality Disorder `case study’. The Gender Identity Disorder was about a 2 star effort, in my opinion.
Finally, case studies should be just that, case studies, not manufactured ones for the sake of having them in the book. I expected something insightful and interesting, but ended up disappointed and feeling I had been mislead. It’s interesting that the best case study was the last one in the book, at least that took a little of the foul taste out of it.
Rating: 3 / 5