Phobias: The Psychology of Irrational Fear - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610695755 ISBN 13: 9781610695756

Publisher: Greenwood, 2015

Synopsis

Combining popular appeal with accessibly written entries suitable for research projects, this fascinating encyclopedia provides a thorough introduction to the psychological and scientific aspects of phobias.

· Provides scientifically grounded, accessibly written content contributed by current leading researchers and clinicians in the area of phobias and anxiety disorders

· Covers a variety of the most common specific phobias, including fears of spiders, enclosed spaces, snakes, and heights

· Includes illustrative examples and case vignettes to bring the subject matter to life

· Supplies comprehensive coverage of scientific and clinical perspectives, with attention to historical, cultural, and popular contexts

· Enables readers to trace the history, theories, and practices associated with the study and treatment of phobias

About this title

Book Description:

Phobias are the most prevalent mental disorder in both adults and children.

About the Author:

Irena Milosevic, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and an assistant professor (part-time) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, both in Hamilton, Canada.

Randi E. McCabe, PhD, is director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre and psychologist-in-chief at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, both in Ontario, Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1610695755
• ISBN 13: 9781610695756
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464
• Editor: Ph.D. Irena Milosevic, Ph.D. Randi E. McCabe