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Essential Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

Matt Field author Sam Cartwright-Hatton author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:28th Sep '15

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This essential introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology explores the key areas, controversies and debates in the field and encourages students to think critically.

Key features of this textbook include:

  • The latest updates from DSM-5 and ICD-10 and a balanced critique of the diagnostic approach, keeping students at the forefront of the developments and debates in the field
  • "Essential Debate" and "Essential Experience" boxes that encourage critical thinking and provide case study examples to help students critique the findings and apply them in practice
  • Concise chapters providing students with the essentials they need to get a good grade in their module in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
  • Additional student resources available on the companion website.

Suitable for all students taking Abnormal and Clinical Psychology modules.

An excellent guide to how mental health problems are understood and treated; accessible, wide-ranging, and full of fascinating information on this important topic.

-- Daniel Freeman

This excellent textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to clinical and abnormal psychology. I will be recommending it as essential reading for both psychology and medical students.

-- Rebecca Ell

ISBN: 9780761941880

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 800g

360 pages