(Ebook) Developmental Psychopathology by Amanda Venta, Carla Sharp, Peter Fonagy, Jack M. Fletcher ISBN 9781118686485, 1118686489

(Ebook) Developmental Psychopathology by Amanda Venta, Carla Sharp, Peter Fonagy, Jack M. Fletcher ISBN 9781118686485, 1118686489

Developmental Psychopathology provides a comprehensive intro. to the evolving scientific discipline that focuses on the interactions btw the biological, psycho., behavioral, & social contextual aspects of normal & abnormal human development. Designed for AD undergraduates & early graduate students with no previous engagement with the subject, this well-balanced textbook integrates clinical knowledge & scientific practice to help students understand both how & why mental health problems emerge across the lifespan. Organized into 4 parts, the text first provides students with essential background information on traditional approaches to psychopathology, developmental psychopathology (DP), normal development, & insecure attachment. The next section addresses ADHD, ASD, & other problems emerging in childhood. Part III covers problems that arise in adolescence & young adulthood, such as depression, suicide, eating disorders, & schizophrenia. The text concludes with a discussion of special topics such as the relation between pathos-psychological issues & divorce, separation, & loss. Each chapter includes a visual demonstration of the DP approach, a clinical case, further readings, & discussion questions. Developmental Psychopathology: Presents a coherent organization of material that illustrates the DP principle of cutting across multiple levels of analysis Covers common psycho-pathological problems including antisocial behavior, substance use disorders, fear & anxiety, & emerging personality disorders Features integrative DP models based on the most recent research in psycho-pathological disorders Provides instructors with a consistent pedagogical framework for teaching upper-level students encountering the discipline for the first time Developmental Psychopathology is the perfect textbook for AD undergraduate or graduate courses in Child Psychopathology, Abnormal Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, & Family