Virtually all of us have at least some interest in abnormalities of behaviour, and probably a large majority of readers of this text will have had at least some direct experience with persons whose behaviour they considered to be abnormal. Abnormal behaviour is thus a part of our common experience. It is the main purpose of this book to help you gain a better understanding of the variety of psychological problems that any of us may experience. The book deals with Classification, Diagnosis and Assessment, Disorders of Psychophysiology, Stress related disorders, the Anxiety, Somotoform and Dissociative disorders, Sexual dysfunctions, Personality disorder. It also covers Schizophrenic Disorders, Paranoid Disorders, Affective Disorders, Organic Brain Disorders, Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jafar Mahmud
Jafar Mahmud is a true Gandhian lover of peace, progress and prosperity, has authored 26 books including the best seller books on Buddha. He is a former Academic Counsellor in Indira Gandhi National Open University and former Research Fellow, Indian National Science Academy, which keeps association with over 200 countries of the world. He has represented India in various International Conferences including the United National Conference (Development of Asia). The author, an eminent futurist was also associated with UNESCO, ILO and UNICEF Projects. He was Project Director of Mass Communication Research Center, Jamia Millia Islamia. He was invited to present a key note address at Banaras Hindu University on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. The author was interviewed by Doordarshan in an Exclusive Programma. He has delivered more than 25 talks on All India Radio. His talks have also been relayed from A.I.R. in French and Russian. His work was honoured by the then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and then President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma.
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