Andrew R. Getzfeld

Getzfeltd, does a great job breaking down major areas of abnormal psychology in both a rapid-reference style that repeats key terms, giving plenty of examples and encouraging comprehension. It isn't written too dry, but it incorporates and builds on what comprises specific psychological disorders, such as anxiety disorders, somatoformic disorders, etc. This should be an essential guide for all of those soon-to-be mental health professionals since it puts to rest, what can be considered show more co-morbidity challenges that get in the way of achieving the correct diagnosis. It get the professional ready for the field, by teaching specific ways that this knowledge is to be used. What is even more helpful aside from the clear and understandable language that this text is written in, is the "test yourself" questions, that helps the reader grasp information as it is covered. It also adds to already defined terminology, with other terms that come up. Getzfeld, proves that such information doesn't have to be written in laymens terms to make sense. show less

This was a very helpful book, along with the DSM-IV, that helped make my undergraduate years much simpler and enjoyable. I like the writer's style, as it is written where it isn't too hard to understand and highlights key points for a particular field that can be somewhat difficult to get through.