Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives

This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book retains important diagnostic perspectives, including the DSM-5, ICD-10, ICD-11 and PDM, but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced, this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation, allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation. This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or clinical psychology modules.

• | Author: Jonathan D. Raskin
• | Publisher: Red Globe Press
• | Publication Date: November 25, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 700 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1137547162
• | ISBN-13: 9781137547163