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Developmental Psychopathology

Childhood Disorders

Second Edition

Childhood Disorders
  • By Philip C. Kendall, and Jonathan S. Comer.

Published May 2010

In this revised edition of Childhood Disorders Philip C. Kendall and Jonathan S. Comer present current information about the full range of psychological disorders that occur in childhood, and discuss the major models that guide the thinking about each disorder. Specific criteria for diagnosis…
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Development and Prevention of Behaviour Problems

From Genes to Social Policy

Development and Prevention of Behaviour Problems
  • Edited by Richard E. Tremblay, Marcel A. G. van Aken and Willem Koops.

Published March 2009

This book brings together world leading researchers from diverse fields to explore the potential causes of the development of behaviour problems. The book presents theories that hope to influence public health, education and social policy in the prevention of the costly social troubles that…
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Abnormal Child Psychology

A Developmental Perspective

Abnormal Child Psychology
  • By Linda Wilmshurst.

Published August 2008

Abnormal Child Psychology: A Developmental Perspective is intended for undergraduate and Masters-level students enrolled in courses in Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology. Written from a developmental perspective, the book is organized around five prominent and recurring themes: the…
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Aggression and Adaptation

The Bright Side to Bad Behavior

Aggression and Adaptation
  • Edited by Patricia H. Hawley, Todd D. Little and Philip C. Rodkin.

Published February 2007

Aggression and Adaptation raises thought provoking questions about interpersonal functioning within social groups. The reader may find him/herself entertaining thoughts about the nature of goodness as the chapters suggest that aggressive behavior can offer significant avenues for personal…
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Language and Cognitive Processes in Developmental Disorders

A Special Issue of Language and Cognitive Processes

Language and Cognitive Processes in Developmental Disorders
  • Edited by Dorothy Bishop.

Published May 2001

This Special Issue encompasses studies of a wide range of developmental disorders, including Specific Language Impairment (SLI), reading disability, Williams Syndrome, hearing impairment and autistic disorder. Chiat contributes a theoretical analysis of the underlying nature of Specific Language…
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Childhood Disorders

Childhood Disorders
  • By Philip C. Kendall.

Published February 2000

In Childhood Disorders, Philip C. Kendall provides an up-to-date summary of the current information about the psychological disorders of childhood - their causes, nature and course - together with discussion and evaluation of the major models that guide psychological thinking about the disorders.…
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Psychopathology

Psychopathology
  • By John D. Stirling, and Jonathan S.E. Hellewell.

Published March 1999

Psychopathology is a psychologically based account of the major mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders as well as eating disorders.…
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Psychopathology

Psychopathology
  • By John D. Stirling, and Jonathan S.E. Hellewell.

Published March 1999

Psychopathology is a psychologically based account of the major mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders as well as eating disorders.…
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Autism and the Development of Mind

Autism and the Development of Mind
  • By R. Peter Hobson.

Published February 1995

The purpose of this essay is to illustrate how the phenomenon of early childhood autism may cast light on issues that are central to our Understanding Of Normal Child Development - Issues Such As The Emotional origins of social experience and social understanding, the contribution of interpersonal…
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