Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology provides a thorough introduction to the psychology of children and adolescents. This book covers the theoretical and methodological basis and discusses characteristics, epidemiology, causes, course, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in youth.
Content and Approach
The text combines developmental psychopathology with the traditional clinical approach. This means that behavioral problems are viewed within their developmental context, but also from symptoms, causes, and treatments. It is emphasized that behavior is the result of interaction between different factors, influenced by social and cultural contexts. Scientific methods are central to understanding human behavior.
Key Themes in This Edition
- Classification and diagnosis according to the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework
- The role of genetics, brain development, and environmental influences
- Influence of family, peers, gender, culture, ethnicity, and race
- Advances in early intervention and prevention
- Improvement of accessibility and dissemination of evidence-based treatments
- Societal themes such as poverty, child abuse, substance use, bullying, terrorism, and war
Didactic Structure
This edition features an attractive full-color design with over 200 illustrations. The text is clear and accessible, suitable for students from various backgrounds. Case descriptions provide insight into problems from the perspective of youth and their families.
The 'Accent' blocks stimulate discussions on current topics such as infant mental health, vaccines and autism, suicidality in sexual minorities, and stigmatization. With the 'Looking Forward' sections, key concepts are highlighted, while the 'Looking Back' sections provide a summary for deepening and reflection.
Application and Target Audience
This learning material is particularly suitable for use in higher education (psychology, social sciences) and for self-study. It provides a solid foundation for both Dutch speakers and non-native speakers who have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Dutch.
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