Perspectives in Abnormal Behavior
Pergamon General Psychology Series
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1974
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Editor: Richard J. Morris
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 7 1 3 5 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 8 7 1 6 - 7
Perspectives in Abnormal Behavior is a compilation of articles in the field of abnormal psychology. An article titled the Myth of Mental Illness discusses the different signs in… Read more
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Request a sales quotePerspectives in Abnormal Behavior is a compilation of articles in the field of abnormal psychology. An article titled the Myth of Mental Illness discusses the different signs in determining a brain disease. The second article is about the diagnoses of schizophrenia. A section of the article talks about the misconception the public have about the disease and the symptoms associated with schizophrenia. Another part of the second article defines behaviors that are perceived as deviant. The third article in the book is addressed to the reliability of psychiatric diagnoses and covers the advantages and disadvantages of these diagnoses. The subsequent article rejects the method of psychiatric diagnoses and emphasizes the importance of using behavioral analysis in treating patients. The said article enumerates the problems in the diagnostic systems. Topic such as the methods of data collection for a functional analysis is also discussed. The book will be a useful tool for psychologists and academic students.
Preface
Unit I Issues in Identifying Abnormal Behavior
Introduction
1 The Myth of Mental Illness
2 Schizophrenia as Ideology
3 Psychiatric Diagnosis: A Critique
4 Behavioral Analysis: An Alternative to Diagnostic Classification
Suggested Additional Readings
Unit II Perspectives in the Development of Abnormal Behavior
Introduction
Psychological Factors
5 Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory
6 A Phenomenological Approach to Adjustment Theory
7 A Social-Learning Explanation of Deviant Behavior
8 Family Dynamics and Origin of Schizophrenia
Suggested Additional Readings
Sociological Factors
9 Social Stratification and Psychiatric Disorders
10 Social Class and Schizophrenia: A Critical Review
11 Studies of Adolescent Suicidal Behavior: Etiology
Suggested Additional Readings
Ecological Factors
12 Population Density and Pathology: What are the Relations for Man
13 Ecological Factors in the Incidence of Schizophrenic and Manic-Depressive Psychoses
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Anthropological Factors
14 A Cross-Cultural Approach to Mental Health Problems
15 Cultural Factors in the Genesis of Schizophrenia
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Genetic and Biochemical Factors
16 Genetic Research in the Schizophrenic Syndrome
17 Human Chromosome Abnormalities as Related to Physical and Mental Dysfunction
18 The Biochemistry of Mental Disorders
19 Biochemical Hypotheses and Studies
Suggested Additional Readings
Unit III Drug Usage and Alcoholism
Introduction
20 Perspectives on Drug Use
21 Marihuana and Health: Summary of Findings
22 LSD-25 Effects on Chromosomes: A Review
23 Ideological Supports to Becoming and Remaining a Heroin Addict
24 Alcoholism
Suggested Additional Readings
UNIT IV Perspectives in the Treatment of Abnormal Behavior
Introduction
Chemotherapy
25 Chemotherapy
Suggested Additional Readings
Individual Therapy Approaches
26 Freudian Psychoanalysis
27 The Psychiatric Nurse as a Behavioral Engineer
28 Basic Principles and Practices of Behavior Therapy of Neuroses
29 Phobic Patients: Treatment with the Learning Theory Approach to Implosive Therapy
30 A Theory of Therapy and Personality Change: As Developed in the Client-Centered Framework
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Group Therapy Approaches
31 The Dynamics of Group Psychotherapy and its Application
32 Preliminary Report on the Application of Contingent Reinforcement Procedures (Token Economy) on a "Chronic" Psychiatric Ward
33 The Process of the Basic Encounter Group
34 Helping Disturbed Children: Psychological and Ecological Strategies
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Therapy Approaches with Special Populations
35 Treatment of Alcoholism
36 Daytop Lodge—A New Treatment Approach for Drug Addicts
37 Geriatric Behavioral Prosthetics
38 Behavior Modification in Rehabilitation: The Rehabilitation of Special Children
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Unit V Perspectives in Prevention
Introduction
39 Community Mental Health: The Search for Identity
40 Emergent Directions in School Mental Health
41 Superpatriot Opposition to Community Mental Health Programs
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Unit VI Reactions to Abnormal Behavior
Introduction
42 On the Stigma of Mental Illness
43 The Societal Reaction to Deviance: Ascriptive Elements in the Psychiatric Screening of Mental Patients in a Midwestern State
44 On Being Sane in Insane Places
45 Science and Public Policy: The Crime of Involuntary Mental Hospitalization
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Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1974
- No. of pages (eBook): 570
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483171357
- eBook ISBN: 9781483187167
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