Abnormal psychology
2014
eBook
Abstract: This book describes the scientific study of psychological disorders. As well as detailing mental disorders, it examines social attitudes toward them and treatments that have been used through the centuries. Other important issues covered include the way in which the number and type of recognized mental disorders constantly changes, and how psychological difficulties affect a child's learning and social experiences.
Main title:
Abnormal psychology / [editor, Helen Dwyer].
Author:
Dwyer, Helen, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Tucson [Arizona] : Brown Bear Books, [2010]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.
Collation:
1 online resource (158 entries) : 31 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : illustrations (some color)
Contents:
What is abnormality? -- Mental disorders -- Abnormality in development -- Psychotherapies -- Physical therapies -- Mental disorders and society.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781936333202 (hbk.)9781784029845 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
616.89
LC class:
RC454
Language:
English
BRN:
502092
Electronic access:
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