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This Third Edition reflects advancements in understanding psychopathological states and organizes the field into a unified body of knowledge. It incorporates the nomenclature of the DSM-IVTM, integrating empirical data and diagnostic criteria while identifying the foundations of specific disorders. The edition features three new overview chapters: "Dimensional versus Categorical Classification," "Structured Interviewing and DSM Classification," and "Genetic Basis and Psychopathology." New diagnostic categories, including somatoform and sleep disorders, have been added based on important developments and refinements. The section on special topics now includes multidimensional assessment strategies. Each chapter discusses the clinical picture of the disorder, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and assessment issues. A special section in each chapter explores the manifestation of psychiatric disorders among racial and ethnic minority groups and gender differences. This comprehensive textbook serves graduate-level courses in clinical psychiatry, psychology, and psychiatric social work, while also being an excellent reference for academicians and clinicians. It compiles new conceptual and practical information beneficial for students and professionals alike, making it a significant contribution to research and practice in mental health.
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Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Samuel M Turner, Michel Hersen
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- 1997
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- Titre
- Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis
- Sous-titre
- Third Edition
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Samuel M Turner, Michel Hersen
- Éditeur
- Wiley
- Publié
- 1997
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN10
- 0471117161
- ISBN13
- 9780471117162
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Psychologie
- Description
- This Third Edition reflects advancements in understanding psychopathological states and organizes the field into a unified body of knowledge. It incorporates the nomenclature of the DSM-IVTM, integrating empirical data and diagnostic criteria while identifying the foundations of specific disorders. The edition features three new overview chapters: "Dimensional versus Categorical Classification," "Structured Interviewing and DSM Classification," and "Genetic Basis and Psychopathology." New diagnostic categories, including somatoform and sleep disorders, have been added based on important developments and refinements. The section on special topics now includes multidimensional assessment strategies. Each chapter discusses the clinical picture of the disorder, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and assessment issues. A special section in each chapter explores the manifestation of psychiatric disorders among racial and ethnic minority groups and gender differences. This comprehensive textbook serves graduate-level courses in clinical psychiatry, psychology, and psychiatric social work, while also being an excellent reference for academicians and clinicians. It compiles new conceptual and practical information beneficial for students and professionals alike, making it a significant contribution to research and practice in mental health.