Phobias: The Psychology of Irrational Fear
Phobias: The Psychology of Irrational Fear By Randi McCabe, Irena Milosevic
2015 | 464 Pages | ISBN: 1610695755 | PDF | 3 MB
2015 | 464 Pages | ISBN: 1610695755 | PDF | 3 MB
Combining popular appeal with accessibly written entries suitable for research projects, this fascinating encyclopedia provides a thorough introduction to the psychological and scientific aspects of phobias. * Provides scientifically grounded, accessibly written content contributed by current leading researchers and clinicians in the area of phobias and anxiety disorders * Covers a variety of the most common specific phobias, including fears of spiders, enclosed spaces, snakes, and heights * Includes illustrative examples and case vignettes to bring the subject matter to life * Supplies comprehensive coverage of scientific and clinical perspectives, with attention to historical, cultural, and popular contexts * Enables readers to trace the history, theories, and practices associated with the study and treatment of phobias