| Case Studies in Abnormal Behavior |  | Authors: Robert G. Meyer, Yvonne Hardaway Osborne
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
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Pages: 292
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Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0205187552
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8909
EAN: 9780205187553
ASIN: 0205187552
Publication Date: April 1996
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Univ. of Louisville, KY. Addresses how the whole person experiences and reacts to the diverse factors studied in abnormal psychology. Includes cases on record of well known people and reprinted from journals. Cases contain details that are relevant to etiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations. Softcover.
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 I have not read it yet October 1, 2008
Well, this is for my class.
I hate reading, so I have not read it yet.
Looks very interesting if I would love reading.
 Case studies and confidentiality October 1, 2008
As one consider these case studies, I question the appropriateness of many of these case studies of public figures for various disorders. I don't know that the authors have had direct interviews with these individuals; hence, their information is mostly from secondary sources. If they did have direct interview information, it would be limited for release for public view from the usual confidentiality of provider-patient relationship, and could only be released with personal release by the patient. I think it would be ethical for the authors to be frank about the source of their information, and differentiate between primary source information, and secondary sources, which may contain biased or slanted views.
 Brings abnormal psychology to life October 19, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is an excellent collection of case studies that illustrate the various classes of mental disorders. It is a useful addition to courses on psychopathology. Although most abnormal psychology texts have a few case studies, it is helpful to have even more examples.
The book includes several case studies for each class of mental disorder, as well as descriptions of the common features of each class. It discusses differential diagnosis and treatment options for each class of disorder, although sometimes these discussions (particularly regarding treatment options) are not as thorough as one could hope. However, given that the purpose is to serve as a secondary text, it is more than adequate.
One feature of the book can be a strength or a weakness, depending on your point of view. The author includes many case studies of famous people (e.g., Karen Carpenter for anorexia). This can be considered a strength, as it is likely to engage people in learning the material. It is also a weakness, primarily because these figures typically have much more severe forms of the disorder than most people are likely to encounter in clinical practice (most people with paraphilias are not like Jeffrey Dahmer). These examples are useful for learning about the core features of a disorder, but less useful for depicting the typical presentation in a clinical context. Even given this limitation, I highly recommend this book for anyone who is taking an advanced undergraduate course in psychopathology.
Happy with my purchase. September 10, 2005
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
I never know what to expect when ordering something used. I was very happy, it was like brand new, but at a used price. Very nice, Thanks
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3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Dr. Meyer's Case Studies is a well-written and comprehensive view of mental disorders. It is a fine supplement to any abnormal, clinical or forensic psychology class. Disregard the previous reviewer's comments. It is obvious that his political views cloud his "scholarly" judgment.
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