Behavioral Sciences

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Krug, Ronald S., Cass, Alvah R. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1995, 1995
Edition:4th ed. 1995
Series:Oklahoma Notes
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Psychopathology
  • I. Assumptions and Rationale
  • II. Defense Mechanisms
  • III. Differential Diagnosis Flow Chart
  • IV. Major Categories of Psychopathology
  • V. Cross Theoretical Comparisons
  • VI. Special Problems of Children
  • VII. Incidence/Prevalence Statistics of Emotional Illness
  • Examination Questions and Answers
  • Section Four: Diagnosis and Intervention
  • I. Mental Status Examination, Interviewing and Compliance
  • II. Major Treatment Modalities
  • III. Group Methods
  • IV. Environmental Manipulations
  • V. Medical Legal Issues
  • Examination Questions and Answers
  • Section Five: Introduction to Health Care Systems
  • I. Introduction
  • II. The Health of the Nation
  • III. Health Care Work Force
  • VI. Ambulatory Care: Traditional Models
  • V. Ambulatory Care: Alternative Models
  • VI. Institutions for Health Care
  • VII. Financing Patient Care
  • VIII. Regulation and Quality Assurance
  • IX. Comparative Models of Health Care Systems
  • X Final Comments
  • XI. Selected Bibliography
  • Examination Questions and Answers
  • Review of Basics of Human Behavior
  • I. Assumptions
  • II. Definitions and Concepts
  • III. Affect and Emotional States
  • IV. Memory
  • V. Consciousness
  • VI. Orientation
  • VII. Perception
  • VIII. Thinking
  • IX. Learning
  • X. Intelligence, and Aging Effects
  • XI. Growth and Development
  • XII. Neurophysiologic Considerations
  • XIII. Neurotransmitters and Behavior Correlates
  • XIV. Selected Psychophysiologic Topics
  • Examination Questions and Answers
  • Section Two: Theories, Psychosocial Issues
  • I. Theories
  • II. Sexuality
  • III. Substance Abuse
  • IV. Alcoholism
  • V. Aging
  • VI. Death and Dying/Grief and Bereavement
  • VII. Attitudes
  • VIII. Prejudice
  • IX. Subculture Parameters
  • X. Psychological Assessment
  • XI. Divorce
  • XII. Suicide, Homicide, and Other Forms of Violence
  • XIII. Social Stress and Physical Concomitants
  • XIV. Ethics and Moral Stances in the Practice of Medicine
  • Examination Questions and Answers