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by Randall E. Osborne (Author), Joan Esterline Lafuze (Author), David V. Perkins (Author)
Case Analyses for Abnormal Psychology, Second Edition uses case studies to explore the etiology, biology, and dynamics of psychiatric disorders in the DSM-5. Readers will learn about the new classifications and treatments for disorders while simultaneously reading the personal history of each consumer both before and during the development of each case. Every case ends with a section on the particular disorder presented, as viewed from a biological perspective. This updated edition bridges advances in abnormal psychology and neuroscience in understanding mental illness.
Author Biography
Randall E. Osborne, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Texas State University.
Joan Esterline Lafuze, PhD, is Professor of Biology at Indiana University East, Richmond and Research Associate at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
David V. Perkins, PhD, is Professor of Psychological Science at Ball State University.
