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Psychopathology, Fifth Edition is the most uptodate text about the etiology and treatment of the most important psychological disorders.The chapters are written by leading experts in the field of psychopathology who provide uptodate information on theory, research, and clinical practice. The book is unique in its strong emphasis on critical thinking about psychopathology as represented by chapters on such topics as culture, race, gender, class, clinical judgment and decisionmaking, and alternatives to traditional categorical approaches to understanding psychopathology. The contributors have incorporated information about and from the World Health Organizations International Classification of Diseases along with information about and from the DSM5.As with the previous editions, this book remains a true textbook in psychopathology. Unlike the many weighty volumes that are intended as reference books, Psychopathology, Fifth Edition has been designed specifically to serve as a textbook on psychopathology for graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology programs and related programs such as social work. It will also serve as an extremely useful reference source for practitioners and researchers.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding'? A: The book primarily focuses on the etiology and treatment of important psychological disorders, emphasizing critical thinking and contemporary theories in psychopathology.
- Q: Who are the authors of this edition? A: This edition is authored by James E. Maddux, along with contributions from leading experts in the field of psychopathology.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 564 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for graduate students? A: Yes, it is designed specifically as a textbook for graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology programs and related fields like social work.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a variety of topics including culture, race, gender, class, clinical judgment, decision-making, and alternative approaches to understanding psychopathology.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the fifth edition of 'Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 7, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include information from the DSM-5? A: Yes, the contributors have incorporated information about and from the DSM-5 along with the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases.
- Q: What makes this book different from traditional psychopathology reference books? A: Unlike traditional reference books, this textbook is specifically designed for instructional purposes, making it more accessible for students and practitioners.