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Psychological Masquerade: Distinguishing Psychological from Organic Disorders, 3rd Edition
Psychological Masquerade Distinguishing Psychological from Organic Disorders 3rd Edition
Author: Robert L. Taylor
When faced with a patient whose psychological symptoms may stem from an organic, or medical, condition rather than psychology, how does the practitioner determine exactly which is the true case? To facilitate this process and give psychologists, social workers, and nurses a useable guide to assessment, Robert Taylor created Psychological Mas...  more » and has updated it to be the most complete handbook you will ever need in the field. New chapters on violent behavior, amnesia and dementia, sex obsession, and Munchausen-by-Proxy fill out the guide and numerous case studies help clarify diagnostic criteria and provide a welcome hands-on approach to caring for clients in this delicate balance. As a further enhancement of the text as assessment tool, self-tests for hypothetical cases are included as are specific clinical tests that aid in clue gathering. This is the perfect clinical guide for any practitioner who is likely to come into contact with psychological masquerade among their clients and will be a welcome addition to the practitioner's toolbox.
ISBN-13: 9780826102478
ISBN-10: 0826102476
Publication Date: 2/27/2007
Pages: 304
Edition: 3
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Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Book Type: Paperback
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