Essential Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

Incorporating the latest updates from DSM-5 and ICD-10 and a balanced critique of the DSM approach, this is an essential introduction for undergraduate students taking courses in abnormal and clinical psychology.

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

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.

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.

• | Author: Matt Field, Sam Cartwright-Hatton
• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• | Publication Date: Sep 28, 2015
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780761941897
• | ISBN-10: 0761941894