Shy children, phobic adults : nature and treatment of social anxiety disorder / Deborah C. Beidel, Samuel M. Turner.
"This book describes the clinical presentation of social anxiety disorder, presents theoretical perspectives on its etiology, and examines the latest empirical data with respect to both pharmacological and behavioral interventions.
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
American Psychological Association,
[2007]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | APA PsycBooks |
| Summary: | "This book describes the clinical presentation of social anxiety disorder, presents theoretical perspectives on its etiology, and examines the latest empirical data with respect to both pharmacological and behavioral interventions. "Since publication of the first edition in 1998, knowledge about social anxiety disorder has advanced on several fronts. New assessment strategies reviewed in this book include neuroanatomical assessment using magnetic resonance imaging and well-validated self-report instruments and clinician rating scales. The authors review a greatly expanded literature addressing pharmacological treatment and psychosocial treatments. New case descriptions and clinical materials are also included. Social anxiety disorder occurs in children, adolescents, and adults, but its manifestation and treatment differ depending on developmental factors. Drawing from a broad literature base as well as their extensive clinical experience, the authors illustrate the impact of developmental stage on all aspects of the disorder. The new edition includes information from new studies differentiating patterns of distress characteristic of social anxiety disorder versus shyness. It draws on more substantive data bases to support firmer conclusions about the presentation of social anxiety disorder among children and adolescents as well as across various ethnocultural groups. They also provide practical implementation guidelines, enhanced by case examples; tips on patient management; lists of assessment instruments; and sample forms to use with clients." This highly informative and comprehensive volume will be illuminating reading for practitioners, researchers, and students."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 398 pages) : illustrations |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-361) and index. |