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Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality

Paperback

Main Details

Title Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susan Cave
SeriesRoutledge Modular Psychology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780415231022
ClassificationsDewey:616.89
Audience
Undergraduate
Illustrations illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 14 March 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How is psychological abnormality recognised? How many different mental disorders are there, and what are their characteristics? Although there are established guidelines for clinicians working in this area, these have been subject to many criticisms. Exploring how views on this subject have changed over time, and how they vary in different societies, poses important questions about our current practices. This book provides a brief overview of the current definitions and various explanations for psychological abnormality and then focuses on how society diagnoses and classifies behaviour that is deemed to be 'unusual'. Three key areas of the topic are covered: the procedures involved in the diagnosis and classification of mental disorders (such as schizophrenia); research into the history and origins of multiple personality disorder; and a discussion of the implications of cultural variability (including culture-bound syndromes) for the classification and diagnosis of psychological abnormality. Classification and Diagnosis of Abnormal Psychology is an introductory text suitable for students and teachers of the AQA Psychology A2 specification and is also useful for other groups who work in the field of mental disorder, such as nurses, social workers and therapists.

Author Biography

Sue Cave is a senior examiner and coursework moderator for A-Level Psychology and a lecturer at the University of Kent.