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Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders
7 Reviews
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Each volume describes symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment of a wide range of specific problems. Because such a broad range is covered (Childhood has topics from mental retardation to attention-deficit disorder), some information is superficial. The staged, often misleading black-and-white photos and illustrations are too dark but, like the case histories, include a wide range of ages. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Gambling, kleptomania, pyromania, trichotillomania, and explosive disorder (characterized by gross outbursts of rage) are described. The straightforward text carefully separates occasional normal impulsivity from pathological behavior, while case histories introduce causes, symptoms, and methods of treatment. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, the somewhat dry text will prove useful for research. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series.
Each volume describes symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment of a wide range of specific problems. Because such a broad range is covered (Childhood has topics from mental retardation to attention-deficit disorder), some information is superficial. The staged, often misleading black-and-white photos and illustrations are too dark but, like the case histories, include a wide range of ages. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
7 reviews
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