Synopses & Reviews
Containing 20 case studies of the most typical disorders, this supplement for an Abnormal Psychology course can also be used as a primary text. Each case study thoroughly covers the etiology, treatment method and outcome of each ``patient. Current symptoms, developmental patterns, comprehensive and detailed information are included along with concise discussions on the latest research. New information on the frequency and distribution of each disorder has been added. Revised discussions at the end of each case study have also been introduced to reflect changes in the research literature.
Table of Contents
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia.
Hypertension.
Dissociative Disorder: Multiple Personality.
Unipolar Mood Disorder: Major Depressive Episode.
Bipolar Mood Disorder: Manic Episode.
Paranoid Personality Disorder.
Borderline Personality Disorder.
Sociopathy.
Alcohol Dependence and Marital Conflict.
Sexual Disorder: Exhibitionism.
Sexual Disorder: Inhibited Female Orgasm.
Schizophrenia: Paranoid Type.
Schizophrenia: Undifferentiated Type.
Gender Identity Disorder: Transsexualism.
Autistic Disorder.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
School Phobia.
Eating Disorder: Bulimia Nervosa.
Depression and a Suicide Attempt in an Older Adult.
References.