Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives

This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book retains important diagnostic perspectives including the DSM-5 ICD-10 ICD-11 and PDM but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological biological historical sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation. Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives: – features an innovative structure organized by presenting problem examining each in a broad context of traditional psychiatric and alternative approaches – is grounded in lived experience of disorder: shining a spot-light on service-users through Case Examples scenarios and Lived Experience perspective pieces – supports student learning and critical thinking through engaging Controversial Question Try it Yourself and In Depth – is supported by an impressive online support features including lecture slides a test bank instructor manual student study guide multiple choice self-test quizzes flashcard activities and more. This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students on abnormal psychology psychopathology mental health or clinical psychology courses.