Abnormal Behavior
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What separates the ordinary from the extraordinary in human thought and conduct — and where exactly does the line between normal and abnormal lie? Abnormal Behavior by John Altrocchi, a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the full spectrum of psychological disorders, from anxiety and mood disturbances to psychosis and personality dysfunction. Grounded in both clinical research and empirical science, the text chronicles the historical evolution of psychiatric thought while presenting contemporary frameworks for understanding, diagnosing, and treating deviant behavior. Written with academic precision yet accessible clarity, it instructs students in the biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces that converge to shape abnormal human experience. Altrocchi argues that understanding abnormality demands more than a clinical checklist — it requires a nuanced appreciation of context, culture, and the ever-shifting boundaries of societal norms. Published under the general editorship of Jerome Kagan of Harvard University, this text carries the intellectual weight of one of psychology's most distinguished academic traditions. A cornerstone of abnormal psychology curricula, it remains a challenging and thought-provoking resource that forces the reader to question the very assumptions underlying mental health — leaving one to wonder just how thin the boundary truly is between the exceptional and the disordered.
Author: John Altrocchi
Format: Hardback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
What separates the ordinary from the extraordinary in human thought and conduct — and where exactly does the line between normal and abnormal lie? Abnormal Behavior by John Altrocchi, a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the full spectrum of psychological disorders, from anxiety and mood disturbances to psychosis and personality dysfunction. Grounded in both clinical research and empirical science, the text chronicles the historical evolution of psychiatric thought while presenting contemporary frameworks for understanding, diagnosing, and treating deviant behavior. Written with academic precision yet accessible clarity, it instructs students in the biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces that converge to shape abnormal human experience. Altrocchi argues that understanding abnormality demands more than a clinical checklist — it requires a nuanced appreciation of context, culture, and the ever-shifting boundaries of societal norms. Published under the general editorship of Jerome Kagan of Harvard University, this text carries the intellectual weight of one of psychology's most distinguished academic traditions. A cornerstone of abnormal psychology curricula, it remains a challenging and thought-provoking resource that forces the reader to question the very assumptions underlying mental health — leaving one to wonder just how thin the boundary truly is between the exceptional and the disordered.