Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Sue, David;Sue, Stanley;Sue, Derald Wing

ISBN 10: 0395676592 / ISBN 13: 9780395676592

Published by Houghton Mifflin College Div, 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Abnormal Behavior
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0395676592
• ISBN 13: 9780395676592
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The multicultural perspective of this introduction to abnormal psychology is presented in a context that emphasizes the influence of society and culture on both the identification and the treatment of disorders. The authors encourage students to become active participants in the learning process by offering varying viewpoints and inviting critical thinking.

About the Author

David Sue is professor emeritus of psychology at Western Washington University, where he is an associate of the Center for Cross-Cultural Research. He has served as the director of the Psychology Counseling Clinic and the Mental Health Counseling Program. He and his wife co-authored the book COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY and he is co-author of COUNSELING THE CULTURALLY DIVERSE: THEORY AND PRACTICE. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Washington State University. His research interests revolve around multicultural issues in individual and group counseling.