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Child Psychopathology From Infancy to Adolescence

Authors

Barry H. Schneider
, University of Ottawa
Published 2014

Description

This textbook covers the classification, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders in the infant through the adolescent years. Chapters balance the social and historical context of psychopathology with the physiological roots of abnormal behavior, leading students to a comprehensive understanding of child psychopathology. The book is totally up-to-date, including coverage of the DSM-5 and criticisms of it. In four parts, this textbook describes the empirical bases of child psychopathology as well as the practice of child psychologists, outlining the…

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Key features

  • Draws on the most up-to-date research including coverage of both the DSM5 and criticisms of it
  • Covers the most common psychological disorders in children, as well as disorders that are less well-understood, such as school refusal and gender dysphoria
  • Unlike most child psychopathology textbooks, this takes a multicultural perspective, featuring international examples and research
  • Bridges research and practice, including both empirical data on the classification and causes of psychological disorders, as well as the practical concerns of treatment and prevention

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