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In Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective, Lee and Irwin demonstrate that mental distress often defies traditional forms of medical classification. Integrating both psychosocial and neuropsychological frameworks, they present a unique and balanced perspective on psychopathology, emphasising the importance of context, relationships and neuroplasticity. Written to support teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective encourages students to explore alternatives to traditional diagnostic models. Pedagogical features such as reflection points in each chapter encourage critical engagement and…
Questions the validity of the dominant diagnostic framework of psychopathology (grounded in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases)
Presents a variety of perspectives on mental distress, emphasising the importance of context, relationships and neuropsychological processes
Encourages critical engagement through pedagogical features such as reflection points in each chapter, and provides a balanced discussion of issues from differing perspectives and authors, supporting classroom debate
Fills a much-needed gap in the market for instructors who do not want to base their class on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM)/International Classification of Diseases (ICD) approach to abnormal psychology
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Authors
Alison Lee,Bath Spa University
Alison Lee is Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Postgraduate Tutor in the School of Society, Enterprise and Environment at Bath Spa University.
Robert Irwin,Bath Spa University
Robert Irwin is Senior Lecturer in Psychology in the School of Society, Enterprise and Environment at Bath Spa University.