Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives

by Jonathan Raskin

This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book retains important diagnostic perspectives, including the DSM-5, ICD-10, ICD-11 and PDM, but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced, this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation, allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation.

This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or clinical psychology modules.

725 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2018

Reviews

[Martiss Bartiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect. Comprehensive, funny, a relief from certain other psychology books… Looking at you Teigen.

[Jaycee Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview and structure. Initially rented this book and ended up purchasing it. I foresee myself referencing it over time.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slay. Alt er forklart på en måte som er både underholdende og enkelt å forstå. Elsket den. Var en breath of fresh air fra lange artikler skrevet av gamle professorer på ego trips

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best textbooks I was afforded to read during my Masters in Clinical Psychology degree, it provided a comprehensive (but not overly academic and dry) look into psychopathology. My only hope is we move on from describing it as 'abnormal.'