The emotional problems experienced by those close to adults with Asperger's Syndrome are often over-looked. Focusing on the Cassandra phenomenon, this volume gathers letters, thoughts and poems to give voice to the loneliness, frustration and love felt by many individuals close to people with AS.
Argues that conventional wisdom about addiction - that it is a disease, a compulsion beyond conscious control - is wrong. Drawing on psychiatric epidemiology, addicts' autobiographies, treatment studies, and advances in behavioral economics, the author makes a powerful case that addiction is voluntary.
Aggression is a complex social behaviour with multiple causes. In psychology, as well as other social and behavioural sciences, aggression refers to behaviour between members of the same species that is intended to cause pain or harm. This book gathers the research from around the world in this field.
Illustrates the rich and arresting nature of disorders that first manifest themselves in childhood while also showing how a child's developmental patterns shape the expression of each disorder. This casebook explores the DSM-IV-TR criteria and demonstrates the interaction between developmental and environmental influences for various disorders.
Drawing on his experiences in the classroom and as a practicing therapist, Ron Comer's brief text offers balanced, integrated coverage of theories, research, disorders and treatment. His writing makes the most of students' curiosity whilst confronting misconceptions about this easily misunderstood field.
This one-stop reference guide introduces the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's syndrome), with a detailed resource section for those wanting more in-depth information on specific areas.
Drawing on his experiences in the classroom and as a practicing therapist, Ron Comer's brief text offers balanced, integrated coverage of theories, research, disorders and treatment. His writing makes the most of students' curiosity whilst confronting misconceptions about this easily misunderstood field.
Affect refers to the strange emotions we often centre on external objects, and the corresponding system of values we create by these attachments. Through consideration of the media spectacle and mass emotion of events like Princess Diana's death, Affect challenges the view that emotion is a private affair, distinct from our public personas.
As more individuals bear witness to terrorist attacks, school shootings, or assaults, there has been an increase in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book presents research on PTSD, memory, and neuroscience and offers a theory to explain conflicting findings about the nature and treatment of traumatic stress.
Investigates the constant battle between those who seek gratification and those who persecute them in a conversation between smokers and non-smokers. This book questions the sincerity of authoritative big brother organisations such as the government, as well as the in-faux-mation we are force-fed on a daily basis.
The three-volume Encyclopedia includes some 2, 000 entries organized by the major conceptual areas of ASD and PDDs, including: Research trends and findings; Behavior/speech; Communication; Treatment and Education. Offers an extensive cross-referencing system.
Whether called a Black Sheep, sociopaths, felons, conmen or misfits, some men break all the rules. In the worst cases, they commit rape, murder, and other acts of extreme violence, as if they did not have a conscience. What makes these men behave the way they do is the purpose of Black's book.
Explains abnormal psychology through standard-setting integrative approach, a scientifically valid method for studying the subject. This book shows how psychological disorders are rarely caused by a single influence, but rooted in the interaction among multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political.
Presents the extremely intricate and precise artwork of Peter Myers, an adult with Asperger syndrome. The text discusses the psychological interest and implication of Peter's work, demonstrating that it provides a valuable insight into the talents and strengths that make up the autistic mind.
Applying the theories and evidence of the author's psychoanalytic investigations, this is a study of aboriginal peoples and the earliest cultural stages of the human race before the rise of large-scale civilisations. It points out the striking parallels between the cultural practices of native tribal groups and the behaviour patterns of neurotics.
Covering a broad range of psychological disorders, their biological underpinnings, and the latest principles of pharmacological treatment, The Biology of Psychological Disorders is essential reading for students specialising in Biological Psychology, or seeking to contextualise their studies of cognitive and clinical neuroscience.
Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - 'islands of genius' - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. This title looks at what we know about this condition.
Abnormal psychology studies people who are consistently unable to adapt and function effectively in a variety of conditions. Biological, cognitive, emotional, and developmental psychology are all different types of the above-mentioned state. This book discusses depression, self-harm, and the psychological aspect of alcoholism.
Portraying the nature of disorders as they manifest in real people, this book illustrates major DSM-IV categories, followed by therapy outcome sections. It emphasizes the multiple causes of disorders, and incorporates developmental and cultural issues in each case. It includes a case on Anorexia Nervosa, reflecting the prevalence of this disorder.
Explores the fetishism strategy, a psychological defense that aims to tame, subdue, and if necessary, murder human vitalities. Through an exploration of cultural phenomena, this work demonstrates how an understanding of the fetishism strategy can help to preserve the human dialogue that is the basis of all human relationships.
*Abnormal Psychology 12th Edition, continues the tradition of giving students the opportunity to explore the latest theories and research in the field. * The dinguished author team continue to emphasise recent and comprehensive research coverage that has been the hallmark of the text.
Traumatic events strike unexpectedly and turn everyday experiences upside down. Frequently, people suffering such trauma cannot shake the experience and develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This book offers an introduction to PTSD and psychological debriefing, and an enhanced model of PD which is termed as 'Emotional Decompression'.
This text gives a balanced view of abnormal psychology, combining current perspectives with cutting-edge research. It deals with the most tenable therapies and looks at the research on every disorder. Issues of diversity are consistently discussed in every chapter.
Psychopathy and Law: A Practitioner's Guide provides those working in the fields of law, the military, social and health services, politics, and business with a comprehensive introduction to psychopathy and the ways of thinking that guide the psychopathic mind.
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterised by marked anxiety about social or performance situations in which there is a fear of embarrassing oneself under scrutiny by others. This book presents topical research in the study of social anxiety including assimilation and social anxiety in undocumented Mexican immigrant families.
Unveiling a methodology for teens and young adults with ADHD, this guide offers complete instruction for professionals and parents on what ADHD coaching for young people is and how it can dramatically improve the lives of the afflicted. It discusses intervention practices to help youths with ADHD break through barriers and succeed in their lives.
Parents and professionals seeking information about autism spectrum disorders often find it very difficult to find straightforward answers to their questions. The practical resource uses an easy-to-read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them.
From examining the material evidence of notorious school shooters at Columbine and Virginia Tech to addressing the mental states of the violent youths he treats, Langman shows how to identify early signs of homicide-prone youth and what preventive measures parents and communities can take to protect themselves from the tragedy.
The new edition of Psychosis and Spirituality presents the most recent body of qualitative and quantitative research in its exploration of the interface between psychosis and spirituality. This book offers a fundamental rethinking of the concept of psychosis, and proposes new insights into spirituality.
This work explains how parents can adapt the practical techniques used in ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) for use at home. It provides tips and guidelines to increase play skills, improve communication and sibling interactions and increase independence.
Anxiety can come in many forms and guises and this invaluable introduction focuses on specific phobia, social phobia and agoraphobia to give students a thorough overview of how these disorders are diagnosed and treated. The authors explore the impact of these disorders and why they occur, looking at cognitive, social and biological explanations.
This detailed student workbook helps students to understand and retain the material in Abnormal Psychology, 7th edition, at an even higher level than by reading the text alone. Each chapter includes practice test and exercises, key concepts, guided study questions, and section reviews.
This is a comprehensive introduction to the field, presenting all major models of abnormality. It features exceptional pedagogy, intriguing case studies and a stimulating art program to facilitate learning. The seventh edition features increased coverage of culture and neuroscience integrated throughout, plus a revised photo and art program.
Suitable for the war veterans who are likely to have what is commonly referred to as, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, and the efficacy of the services offered to assist these men and women in their recovery is questionable, this title offers effective methods through hypnotic exposure.
A research on the topic of personality disorders which are formally referred to as a character disorder or a class of mental disorders characterised by rigid and on-going patterns of thought and action (cognitive modules). It conveys that the underlying belief systems informing these patterns are referred to as fixed fantasies.
Provides students with a science-based view of psychopathology that emphasizes the individual first and the disorder second. Through consistent pedagogy featuring clinical cases and real first-person narratives, this title illuminates our understanding that abnormal behavior exists in everyone to some degree.
The new edition of Psychosis and Spirituality presents the most recent body of qualitative and quantitative research in its exploration of the interface between psychosis and spirituality. This book offers a fundamental rethinking of the concept of psychosis, and proposes new insights into spirituality.
Psychopaths continue to be demonised by the media and estimates suggest that a disturbing percentage of the population has psychopathic tendencies. This timely and controversial new book summarises what we already know about psychopathy and antisocial behavior and puts forward a new case for its cause - with far-reaching implications.
Using cases from the authors' files or from case files of other working clinicians, this title portrays the nature of disorders manifested in real people. It features the cases that illustrate the major DSM-IV categories, followed by a therapy outcome section that tells the 'rest of the story' of what happened to these clients.
Explains what madness is, to show that it can be understood in psychological terms, and that by studying it we can learn important insights about the normal mind. This book argues that traditional approaches to madness must be abandoned in favour of an approach which is more consistent with what we know about the human mind.
Psychopathology contains the key information for this AQA A2 Unit 4 topic, clearly laid out with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains sample papers with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one.
Offers an understanding of basic concepts of abnormal behaviour and psychology. Starting with the concept, nature and background of abnormal behaviour and psychology, this work takes up the types of abnormalities and disorders of human behaviour and suggests possible treatment by combining physical and socio-psychological therapeutic measures.
The authors explain abnormal psychology with the integrative approach. The integrative approach helps students understand that psychological disorder has its roots in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial and even political.
This concise, clearly-written introduction will help cement students' understanding of the different theories surrounding addictive behaviour. The authors examine both behavioural and substance-related disorders, with chapters discussing biological, cognitive and moralistic perspectives, all organized around the key stages of addiction.
Madness is something that frightens and fascinates us all. It is a word with which we are universally familiar, and a condition that haunts the human imagination. In this Very Short Introduction, Andrew Scull examines the social, historical and culturally variable responses to madness over the centuries.
Psychopathy and Law: A Practitioner's Guide provides those working in the fields of law, the military, social and health services, politics, and business with a comprehensive introduction to psychopathy and the ways of thinking that guide the psychopathic mind.
Through a balance of developmental, clinical-diagnostic, and experimental approaches to child and adolescent psychopathology, this book traces the developmental course of various disorders. It shows how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact with a child's environment.
Personality disorders are formally referred to as a character disorder or a class of mental disorders characterised by rigid and on-going patterns of thought and action (cognitive modules). The underlying belief systems informing these patterns are referred to as fixed fantasies. This book provides research from around the globe on this topic.
Abnormal Psychology explores the interactions between the psychological and biological influences on human behaviour. This 4th edition contains 1800 new references and highlights important contemporary trends in the field. This resource also includes a student CD-ROM.
This workbook is divided into two parts: a theoretical introduction which explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger Syndrome; and a series of worksheets which the child works through to create a personal book about him or herself.