Abnormal Psychology courses are offered in psychology programs at universities worldwide, but encyclopedia on the topic is scanty. Although general psychology handbooks and encyclopedias include essays on abnormal and clinical psychology, such works do not provide students with an accessible reference for understanding the full scope of the field. This Encyclopedia of Abnormal Psychology, a 3-volume set will be an authoritative work. It provides information on fundamental approaches and theories, various mental health disorders, assessment tools and psychotherapeutic interventions, and the social, legal, and cultural frameworks that have contributed to debates in abnormal and clinical psychology.
Vol 1. Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach
The volume presents new evidence confirming the effects of psychological treatments on neurotransmitter flow and brain function. It acknowledges the often-neglected area of emotion theory for its rich contributions to Psychopathology (e.g., the effects of anger on cardiovascular disease). It weaves scientific findings from the study of emotions together with behavioral, biological, cognitive, and social discoveries to create an integrated tapestry of psychopathology.
Vol. 2. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology provides readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date real-world overview of the abnormal psychology field, by building on the strengths of existing theoretical systems and clinical methods. It focuses on maladaptive behavior as a product of the interaction between personal vulnerabilities and resiliencies. Numerous brief cases include first-person accounts that illustrate the experience of mental illness, as well as the nature and challenges of clinical practice and clinically-relevant research. For individuals interested in the fields of abnormal psychology, abnormal behavior, and psychopathology.
Vol. 3. Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
The Psychology of Abnormal Behavior, also known as Abnormal Psychology, is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that may indicate a mental health condition. It aims to understand, classify, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders by examining their biological, psychological, and social causes. Key to this field is defining what constitutes “abnormal,” which generally refers to behaviors that deviate from societal norms, cause personal distress, or lead to impaired functioning.
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