Adult psychopathology and diagnosis

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Title:

Author:

Hersen, Michel.

ISBN:

9780471411635

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley, c2003.

Physical Description:

xiv, 706 p. ; 26 cm.

Abstract:

"Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fourth Edition is the most complete, up-to-date textbook of its kind for graduate-level courses in psychology, counseling, and social work, as well as an excellent reference for psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, and other professionals in the field."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Psychology, Pathological.

Mental illness -- Diagnosis.

Added Author:

Turner, Samuel M., 1944-

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Summary

The revised edition of the classic reference on major adult psychological disorders

Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fourth Edition offers essential material on the significant progress that's been made in understanding psychopathology, assessment, and remediation. Incorporating the nomenclature of the DSM-IV™, this important reference presents an integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses and provide the opportunity to examine how these diagnoses are reached.

Individual chapters introduce illustrative case material as well as clinical discussions addressing specific disorders, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and issues of assessment and measurement.

This updated Fourth Edition includes:

New coverage of the psychopathological influence of family, gender, race, and ethnicity A new chapter on "Dual Diagnosis" More updated, illustrative case studies Etiological considerations that include information on genetics

Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fourth Edition is the most complete, up-to-date textbook of its kind for graduate-level courses in psychology, counseling, and social work, as well as an excellent reference for psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, and other professionals in the field.