Child Psychopathology: From Infancy to Adolescence - Hardcover

Schneider, Barry H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052119377X ISBN 13: 9780521193771

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

This textbook covers the classification, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders in the infant through the adolescent years. Chapters balance the social and historical context of psychopathology with the physiological roots of abnormal behavior, leading students to a comprehensive understanding of child psychopathology. The book is totally up-to-date, including coverage of the DSM-5 and criticisms of it. In four parts, this textbook describes the empirical bases of child psychopathology as well as the practice of child psychologists, outlining the classification and causes of disorders in addition to methods of assessment, intervention and treatment. Students will be able to evaluate the treatments used by professionals and debunk popular myths about atypical behavior and its treatment. Complementing the lively writing style, text boxes, clinical case studies and numerous examples from international cultures and countries add context to chapter material. Study questions, diagrams and a glossary offer further learning support.

About this title

Book Description

Coverage of the classification, causes, treatment and prevention of major child psychological disorders is supported by clinical case studies and examples from films and literature from many cultures and countries. The author brings extensive teaching experience and engaging writing to introduce the thinking behind the current practice in the field.

About the Author

Barry H. Schneider is Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 052119377X
• ISBN 13: 9780521193771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 670