Developmental Psychopathology

"Developmental Psychopathology" by Amanda Venta, Carla Sharp, Peter Fonagy, Jack M. Fletcher, published by John Wiley & Sons. 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 Book details: 480 pages, published 2021. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.