Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology presents actual clinical cases, providing developmental histories essential to appropriate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. This text presents 23 distinct case studies, applying abstract theoretical research to real-world situations. Each study describes the clinical problem, demonstrates the formulation and implementation of a treatment plan, and discusses evidence of potential causes and prevalence. This comprehensive examination includes cases ranging from psychotic and personality disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to those concerning child development and aging such as attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Coverage of sometimes controversial subjects including dissociative identity disorder, gender dysphoria, autism spectrum disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder ensures contemporary relevance.
Suitable for undergraduate and graduate study of abnormal psychology, this book presents an honest and unbiased view of the limitations and benefits of various treatment plans. Discussions of alternative methods including medication, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery, augment primary cognitive-behavioral approaches, allowing students a solid foundational knowledge of the subject.
Table of Contents
Preface v
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder 1
2 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 11
3 Schizophrenia with Paranoid Delusions 20
4 Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, and Violence 30
5 Bipolar Disorder 39
6 Major Depressive Disorder 48
7 Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 57
8 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 69
9 Hoarding Disorder 80
10 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Rape Trauma 89
11 Dissociative Identity Disorder 100
12 Somatic Symptom Disorder 113
13 Eating Disorder: Anorexia Nervosa 123
14 Eating Disorder: Bulimia Nervosa 132
15 Parasomnia: Nightmare Disorder and Isolated Sleep Paralysis 145
16 Sexual Dysfunction: Female Orgasmic Disorder and Premature Ejaculation 155
17 Gender Dysphoria 166
18 Oppositional Defiant Disorder 179
19 Alcohol Use Disorder 189
20 Paranoid Personality Disorder 198
21 Borderline Personality Disorder 210
22 Paraphilic Disorders: Exhibitionistic and Frotteuristic Disorders 220
23 Antisocial Personality Disorder: Psychopathy 230
References 239
Index 273
