Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology

Synopsis

Case Studies In Abnormal Psychology Presents A Broad Range Of Cases Drawn From The Clinical Experience Of Authors Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M. Kelly, And William J. Ray To Take Readers Beyond Theory Into Real-life Situations. The Authors Take A Holistic Approach By Including Multiple Perspectives And Considerations, Apart From Those Of Just The Patient. Each Chapter Follows A Consistent Format: Presenting Problems And Client Description; Diagnosis And Case Formulation; Course Of Treatment; Outcome And Prognosis/treatment Follow-up; And Discussion Questions. Providing Empirically Supported Treatments And Long-term Follow-up In Many Case Studies Gives Students A Deeper Understanding Of Each Psychopathology And The Effects Of Treatment Over Time.