num_pages: 576
description: <p><b><i>A sensitive and thorough approach to childhood behavior disorders.</i></b></p>
<p><i>Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology</i> presents a comprehensive, research-based introduction to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology. The authors provide a logically formatted and easy to understand text that covers the central issues and theoretical and methodological foundations of childhood behavior disorders.</p>
<p>Rich with illustrations and examples, this text highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work, stressing supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems of youth.</p>
<p><b><u>Learning Goals</u></b></p>
<p>Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Understand the psychological problems found in children and adolescents</li>
<li>Understand methods of treatment and prevention for childhood behavior disorders</li>
<li>Discuss issues related to childhood behavior disorders</li>
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                        <p>Disc. classification &amp; assessment; specific disor- ders &amp; their treatment; risk factors, prevention, research.
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language: en
title: Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology (8th Edition)
publisher: Pearson