Understanding abnormal psychology : clinical and biological perspectives /
Author Pamilla Ramsden presents a thorough understanding of abnormal psychology for undergraduate students with a focus on the integration of psychology, biology and health. Understanding Abnormal Psychology: Clinical and Biological Perspectives goes beyond a descriptive overview of clinical disorde...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
SAGE,
2013.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Author Pamilla Ramsden presents a thorough understanding of abnormal psychology for undergraduate students with a focus on the integration of psychology, biology and health. Understanding Abnormal Psychology: Clinical and Biological Perspectives goes beyond a descriptive overview of clinical disorders to provide a critical appreciation of the multifaceted aspects of mental illness. Each disorder is clearly and succinctly explained with the support of case studies. These examples are then used to introduce students to the debates surrounding current research, the biology of abnormal disorders and standards of treatment. The bridge between the biological elements of brain functioning and the psychological mechanisms that are responsible for coping and adjustment is thoroughly explored. This valuable consideration of the range of elements involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ... |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (474 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 410-463) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781526402127 (ebook) : |