Case studies in abnormal psychology

"Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology" presents actual clinical cases, providing developmental histories essential to appropriate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. This text presents 23 distinct case studies, applying abstract theoretical research to real-world situations. Each study describes the clinical problem, demonstrates the formulation and implementation of a treatment plan, and discusses evidence of potential causes and prevalence. This comprehensive examination includes cases ranging from psychotic and personality disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to those concerning child development and aging such as attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Coverage of sometimes controversial subjects including dissociative identity disorder, gender dysphoria, autism spectrum disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder ensures contemporary relevance. -- From product description.

Autism spectrum disorder -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Schizophrenia with paranoid delusions -- Substance-induced psychotic disorder, opioid use disorder, and violence -- Bipolar disorder -- Major depressive disorder -- Panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder -- Obsessive compulsive disorder -- Hoarding disorder -- Posttraumatic stress disorder: rape trauma -- Dissociative identity disorder -- Somatic symptom disorder -- Eating disorder: anorexia nervosa -- Eating disorder: bulimia nervosa -- Parasomnia: nightmare disorder and isolated sleep paralysis -- Sexual dysfunction: female orgasmic disorder and premature ejaculation -- Gender dysphoria -- Oppositional defiant disorder -- Alcohol use disorder -- Paranoid personality disorder -- Borderline personality disorder -- Paraphilic disorders: exhibitionistic and frotteuristic disorders -- Antisocial personality disorder: psychopathy.