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Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology Third Edition by Robert Weis EBOOK PDF Instant Download
Table of contents
Preface
1. The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology
Welcome to the Study of Abnormal Child Psychology
What Is *Abnormal* Child Psychology?
What Is Abnormal *Child* Psychology?
The *Science* of Abnormal Child Psychology
Critical Thinking Exercises
2. The Causes of Child Psychopathology: Research Methods and Theories
The Scientific Study of Behavior
Hypothesis Testing: Determining Causes
Special Relationships Between Variables
The Causes of Child Psychopathology: Research Methods
Critical Thinking Exercises
3. Assessing and Diagnosing Children’s Problems
Psychological Assessment
Assessment Techniques
Diagnosis
Critical Thinking Exercises
4. The Practice and Ethics of Psychotherapy with Children
What Is Psychotherapy?
Child Psychotherapy
Does Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Work?
Ethical Issues in Child and Adolescent Therapy
Critical Thinking Exercises
5. Mental Retardation and Intellectual Disabilities
What Is Mental Retardation?
DSM-IV-TR Definition of Mental Retardation
The AAIDD Definition of Mental Retardation
Associated Characteristics
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
6. Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
What Are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
Associated Features and Disorders of the Autism Spectrum
Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
7. Learning Disorders and Academic Problems
What Are Learning Disorders?
Epidemiology of Children’s Learning Problems
Genetic Bases for Learning Disorders
Reading Disorder: Basic Reading Problems
Reading Disorder: Fluency and Comprehension Problems
Disorder of Written Expression
Mathematics Disorder
Critical Thinking Exercises
8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Associated Features and Disorders
Associated Characteristics
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
9. Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents
What Are Child and Adolescent Conduct Problems?
Associated Features and Disorders
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
10. Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
What Are Substance Abuse Disorders?
Alcohol and Marijuana Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Associated Psychiatric Disorders
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
11. Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents
What Are Depressive Disorders?
Associated Psychiatric Disorders
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
12. Bipolar Disorders in Children and Adolescents
What Are Bipolar Mood Disorders?
Bipolar Disorders in Children Versus Adults
Associated Characteristics and Psychiatric Disorders
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
13. Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
What Is Child and Adolescent Anxiety?
Conditioned Fear Disorders
Unconditioned Fear Disorders
Worry
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
14. Eating Disorders in Adolescents
What Are Adolescent Eating Disorders?
Associated Features and Problems
Epidemiology
Etiology
Treatment
Critical Thinking Exercises
15. Child Abuse and Neglect
The Significance of Child Maltreatment
Epidemiology
Effects of Physical Abuse and Neglect
Effects of Sexual Abuse
Why Do Adults Physically Abuse and Neglect Children?
Why Do People Sexually Abuse Children?
Treatment for Physical Abuse and Neglect
Treatment for Child Sexual Abuse
Critical Thinking Exercises
References
Index
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