Anxiety Disorders: Psychological Approaches To Theory And Treatment (Perspectives in Clinical Psychology)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813332508 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
a comprehensive review on anxiety disorders This is a well-written book on theories about anxiety disorders. It includes comprehensive review of current biological and cognitive theories of anxiety. Special section on panic disorder, particularly the nocturnal panic problem, deserves great attention for researchers and mental health professions working with panic patients.
Craske is associate professor of psychology at the University of California at Los Angeles.. About the AuthorMichelle G
Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as for mental health professionals, the book presents psychological approaches to the conceptualization and treatment of adult anxiety disorders. Recent theoretical and research developments are related to each topic. Anxiety disorders discussed include: panic disorder and agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.The first half of the book covers clinical and diagnostic presentation, etiological models, empirically supported treatment approaches, mechanisms of therapeutic change, methods for enhancing treatment effectiveness and efficiency, and integration of psychological and pharmacological treatment approaches. A thorough list of references and resources appears at the end of the book. Emphasizing theoretical and research developments in the areas of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, learning theory, and clinical psychology, Michelle G. In addition, a detailed analysis of the most effective treatment is included for each anxiety disorder. Craske provides a cohesive presentation of issues that have a direct treatment application. Thanks to its coverage of theoretical and empirical issues as well as treatment methods, Anxiety Disorders and Their Treatment is sure to be of rele
Michelle G. Craske is associate professor of psychology at the University of California at Los Angeles.