Sunday, November 2, 2008

Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis [Hardcover]

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ISBN : 9780471411635
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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.

  • Hardcover: 720 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (April 24, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471411639
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471411635
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.1 x 2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds

Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis

This is an excellent introductory text for a graduate-level abnormal or even upper-level undergraduate-level abnormal psychology course. However, my major complaint with the book; besides, it being too bulky and heavy, is the simple fact that it doesn't include enough case studies. Granted, it's sprinkled with a few case studies, here and there, but it focuses mailny on research and gives an excellent discussion on the DSM-IV. This is an excellent book to be used in conjuction with the DSM-IV-TR; however, as I've stated earlier, the book needs to be made more thinly with the text still intact and the book needs case studies for each chapter, which it currently doesn't in this 4th edition.

Bottom-line: Good book, but bulky and lacks a plethora of case studies; hence, 4 stars!
By Bookreader79424
One of my favorites. A Master's Text. This item arrived on time and is an excellent purchase. I like it very much and am VERY glad I ordered it. Thank you so much Amazon.com for the great price, good value and prompt delivery. I use this item frequently.
By Victoria A. Pettit
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