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Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality

Hardback

Main Details

Title Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susan Cave
SeriesRoutledge Modular Psychology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780415231015
ClassificationsDewey:616.89
Audience
Undergraduate
Illustrations illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 21 March 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Designed for the modular AS and A2 syllabi, in particular the AQA 'A' syllabus, this book explains the main models and systems used in the classification and diagnosis of psychological abnormality, with an emphasis on research into the reliability and validity of the various approaches. It discusses mental health issues such as Multiple Personality Disorder, and looks at recent research on the contextually based nature of the disorder. The arguments for culture-bound syndromes are also discussed. The author has written a clear, user-friendly introduction to this aspect of abnormal psychology, which will be ideal for students new to the topic and those from other disciplines who are studying educational psychology, such as teachers, child carers and teaching assistants.

Author Biography

Susan Cave is an examiner and coursework moderator for A Level Psychology and a lecturer in Psychology.