Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality

by Susan Cave

Overview

This book provides a brief overview of the current definitions and various explanations for psychological abnormality and focuses on how society diagnoses and classifies behaviour that is deemed to be 'unusual'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138876873
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/23/2014
Series:	Routledge Modular Psychology
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)
Age Range:	17 - 18 Years

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Introduction. The Classification, Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Disorders. Multiple Personality Disorder. Culture-bound Syndromes. Conclusion.

Editorial Reviews

'This is a clearly written book which gives an excellent introduction to the classification and diagnoses of psychological abnormality ... the book is user-friendly and contains many features which students will like including chapter menus, chapter summaries, sample essays, and a glossary of key words. I recommend Sue Cave's book highly.' - Alan Carr, University College Dublin

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