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Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives

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strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven
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Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives:

- features an innovative structure organized by presenting
problem, examining each in a broad context of traditional
psychiatric and alternative approaches
- is grounded in lived experience of disorder: shining a spot-light
on service-users through 'Case Examples' scenarios and 'Lived
Experience' perspective pieces
- supports student learning and critical thinking through
engaging 'Controversial Question', 'Try it Yourself' and 'In Depth'
- is supported by an impressive online support features including
lecture slides, a test bank, instructor manual, student study
guide, multiple choice self-test quizzes, flashcard activities and
more.

This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduates students

on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or
clinical psychology courses.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at

bloomsburyonlineresources.com/abnormal-psychology. These
resources are designed to support teaching and learning when
using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Table of Contents

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Raskin's textbook takes an unprecedented approach by bridging sociocultural and historical

with psychological and biological perspectives in a relatable and engaging manner. Social
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