A series of vivid and detailed portraits of individuals with a particular psychiatric disorder, this text is an ideal supplement for any abnormal... psychology course. Students gain a deeper understanding of what life is like for people who have the disorders, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to understand diagnosis and treatment decisions.

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