Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology (BPS Textbooks in Psychology)

Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology (BPS Textbooks in Psychology)

by Graham C. Davey (Author)

Synopsis

Psychopathology is a comprehensive introductory textbook covering all facets of psychopathology and clinical practice for students at all levels supplemented by a wide range of features to facilitate effective teaching and learning. The text's accessible format and case study approach provide a valuable opportunity to understand how a broad range of diagnoses are reached in clinical settings.There is a fully comprehensive website with resources for students and lecturers available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/psychopathology Facilitates more effective teaching and learning by including highlighted boxes throughout text for more in-depth coverage Includes DVD of patient interviews to be viewed in conjunction with text and an introduction to clinical psychology training for students interested in pursuing a career in the field Features case studies, questions, further reading advice and exercises Offers more learning and teaching opportunities than existing texts

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 752
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 20 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 1405132248
ISBN 13: 9781405132244

Media Reviews
This text provides a superb coverage of the psychopathology and treatment for adult and child mental health. The scope of disorders addressed is comprehensive and the combination of eloquent descriptions of historical context along with in-depth reviews of contemporary models for each group of disorders provides a completeness that is rarely achieved. Indeed, Professor Davey's inclusion of the most cutting edge research and pressing clinical issues makes his text stand above others. In addition, he brings his discussion alive with the intertwining of clinical vignettes that makes his text a delight to read. Finally, this is a masterpiece of organization, with a variety of features that undoubtedly will pique and maintain student interest and learning. Michelle Craske, UCLA This superb book brings to life in a highly accessible way the realities of clinical disorders and clinical practice. The reader cannot fail to be fascinated by the range of symptoms people display and by the ingenious ways in which psychologists have sought to treat them. The range and depth of learning Davey displays is truly impressive. Chris Brewin, UCL Graham Davey has accomplished a feat seldom attempted in the field of psychopathology. He has produced a text of extraordinary depth and breadth and managed to do so in a single voice. In an era of exploding knowledge, multiple-authored texts are far more common. Davey not only tackles the whole of psychopathology himself, but does so with a level of integration of various factors contributing to causation and successful treatment that is difficult to achieve even with teams of authors. All students of psychopathology will benefit. David H. Barlow, Boston University This new book brings together material regarding a range of clinical problems in a lively and engaging manner. The author is an established clinician and researcher in this field and has produced an excellent resource for students at various levels. The chapters are interspersed with sound contemporary clinical theory, which is supported by rich case examples to illustrate the content. Rudi Dallos, Plymouth University Graham Davey has produced a comprehensive and eminently accessible work that provides a rich and unrivalled grounding in the theory and methods of abnormal psychology whilst covering the major diagnostic categories. Unique in its coverage of experimental psychopathology which is blended with clinical psychology it is an indispensable resource for undergraduate students and their teachers. The book is backed by audio-visual resources and links to key published articles making it one of the most useful and informative texts at this level. Adrian Wells, University of Manchester
Author Bio
Graham Davey is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex where he teaches courses in psychopathology, clinical psychology, and learning theory. He has published more than 130 articles in scientific and professional journals, and written or edited 14 books on topics related to clinical psychology, psychopathology, and learning theory.