Experimental Abnormal Psychology

Author : B. Zeigarnik
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1468474219
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experimental Abnormal Psychology written by B. Zeigarnik and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years psychology has considerably expanded and en riched its relations with medical practice, first and foremost with psychiatry. This orientation toward experimental abnormal psy chology has been closely tied to the practical tasks of psychiatry: differential diagnosis, establishment of the structure and extent of impairment, and the dynamics of mental disorders as affected by treatment, etc. Experimental abnormal psychology has been no less important for the theoretical problems of psychology and psychiatry. The study of pathological changes in mental processes helps in dealing with questions about the structure and formation of mental activity. The research findings of abnormal psychology also have important implications for overcoming biologizing tendencies in the interpre tation of human psychology. The present book does not try to provide an exhaustive expo sition of all divisions of abnormal psychology. It introduces the reader only to those problems which at the present time seem to be best worked out experimentally: the breakdown of intellectual capacity, thought disorders, the methodology of setting up an ex periment in the psychiatric clinic, and certain questions relating to motivational disturbances and psychological growth and decay. Some rewritten sections from the author's earlier book, "The Pathology of Thinking," have been included. v vi FOREWORD The present volume is intended for psychology students, for psycholOgists, and for physicians working in psychiatry.

Author : Abraham S. Blumberg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351474529
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scientific Study of Abnormal Behavior written by Abraham S. Blumberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the field of abnormal psychology, too often data are collected and presented in terms of, or in relation to, some overall "theory of behavior," which they are then used to support or disprove. Although such findings are important in their own right, these data are nevertheless mainly used to support or to undermine the theory, which remains the real focus of interest throughout. An attempt has been made here to reduce this kind of bias. The aim of this book is to consider applications of the scientific principles of psychology to the field of abnormality, exemplified by selected studies involving the measurement and the manipulation of disordered behavior. Many psychologists interested in abnormal behavior have addressed their problems with methods derived from their own discipline, rather than with techniques borrowed uncritically from the medical arts. This book, through a consideration of the procedures and findings of a number of different examples of the scientific study of abnormal behavior, identifies some general principles that will show how these methods might profitably be extended to cover the whole field of behavioral disorder. Most of the material in this classic volume describes what had been achieved by the behavioral attack upon psychiatric problems at the time of its original publication. The approach is intended to assist students in assimilating the relevant information without being either swamped by, or confined to, detail. This end can be served by James Inglis' concise overview of a number of different topics, each having its tentative place within a broader scheme. Description has given way to scientific models and the testing of their hypotheses by experimental methods. As a result, the scientific literature of abnormal psychology has grown tremendously, and one book cannot contain all the findings except in an abstract encapsulated form. This, of course, forces the author to select from the vast amount of material a

Author : Alison Lee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108546781
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychopathology written by Alison Lee and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective, Lee and Irwin demonstrate that mental distress often defies traditional forms of medical classification. Integrating both psychosocial and neuropsychological frameworks, they present a unique and balanced perspective on psychopathology, emphasising the importance of context, relationships and neuroplasticity. Written to support teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective encourages students to explore alternatives to traditional diagnostic models. Pedagogical features such as reflection points in each chapter encourage critical engagement and classroom debate. The result is an original examination of mental distress and a stand-alone resource for students in this area.

Author : James Inglis
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0202368742
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The scientific study of abnormal behavior written by James Inglis and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the field of abnormal psychology, too often data are collected and presented in terms of, or in relation to, some overall "theory of behavior," which they are then used to support or disprove. Although such findings are important in their own right, these data are nevertheless mainly used to support or to undermine the theory, which remains the real focus of interest throughout. An attempt has been made here to reduce this kind of bias. The aim of this book is to consider applications of the scientific principles of psychology to the field of abnormality, exemplified by selected studies involving the measurement and the manipulation of disordered behavior. Many psychologists interested in abnormal behavior have addressed their problems with methods derived from their own discipline, rather than with techniques borrowed uncritically from the medical arts. This book, through a consideration of the procedures and findings of a number of different examples of the scientific study of abnormal behavior, identifies some general principles that will show how these methods might profitably be extended to cover the whole field of behavioral disorder. Most of the material in this classic volume describes what had been achieved by the behavioral attack upon psychiatric problems at the time of its original publication. The approach is intended to assist students in assimilating the relevant information without being either swamped by, or confined to, detail. This end can be served by James Inglis' concise overview of a number of different topics, each having its tentative place within a broader scheme. Description has given way to scientific models and the testing of their hypotheses by experimental methods. As a result, the scientific literature of abnormal psychology has grown tremendously, and one book cannot contain all the findings except in an abstract encapsulated form. This, of course, forces the author to select from the vast amount of material available. The reader of this book will find that the selections made are most fortunate, since they deal with urgent problems that continue to be in the forefront of research. James Inglis was professor of psychology at Temple University Medical School at the time this book was originally published.

Author : Hans Jurgen Eysenck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 906 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Abnormal Psychology written by Hans Jurgen Eysenck and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ann M. Kring
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119362288
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abnormal Psychology written by Ann M. Kring and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders consists of a balance and blending of research and clinical application, the use of paradigms as an organizing principle, and involving the learner in the kinds of real-world problem solving engaged in by clinicians and scientists. Students learn that psychopathology is best understood by considering multiple perspectives and that these varying perspectives provide the clearest accounting of the causes of these disorders as well as the best possible treatments.

Author : Joseph Zubin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 269 pages
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Download or read book Experimental Abnormal Psychology written by Joseph Zubin and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Solso
Publisher : Pearson Education India
ISBN 13 : 9788131722312
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experimental Psychology: A Case Approach, 7/E written by Solso and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hans Jürgen Eysenck
Publisher : London : Pitman Medical Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 816 pages
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Download or read book Handbook of Abnormal Psychology written by Hans Jürgen Eysenck and published by London : Pitman Medical Publishing Company. This book was released on 1968 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ronald J. Comer
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780716786252
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology written by Ronald J. Comer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-04-23 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a concise textbook on abnormal psychology that integrates various theoretical models, sociocultural factors, research, clinical experiences, and therapies. The author encourages critical thinking about the science and study of mental disorders and also reveals the humanity behind them.