Facts and fictions in mental health /
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| Author / Creator: | Arkowitz, Hal, 1941- author. |
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| Imprint: | Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2017. ©2017 |
| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11052262 |
| Summary: | <p>Written in a lively and entertaining style , Facts and Fictions in Mental Health examines common conceptions and misconceptions surrounding mental health and its treatment. Each chapter focuses on a misconception and is followed by a discussion of related findings from scientific research.</p> A compilation of the authors' "Facts and Fictions" columns written for Scientific American Mind , with the addition of six new columns exclusive to this book Written in a lively and often entertaining style, accessible to both the undergraduate and the interested general reader Each chapter covers a different "fiction" and allows readers to gain a more balanced and accurate view of important topics in mental health The six new columns examine myths and misconceptions of considerable interest and relevance to undergraduates in abnormal psychology courses Introductory material and references are included throughout the book |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781118311318 1118311310 9781118311301 1118311302 9781118311295 1118311299 |
