Origins of phobias and anxiety disorders: why more women than men?

"This book presents a critical analysis of the theories and empirical evidence to date regarding the origins of phobias and anxiety disorders, and the reason why more women than men suffer from them. The book moves from a discussion of nonspecific temperament to specific risk factors for each a...

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Main Author: Craske, Michelle G. 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK Boston Elsevier 2003
Edition:1st ed
Series:BRAT series in clinical psychology
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Online Access:FLA01
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Summary:"This book presents a critical analysis of the theories and empirical evidence to date regarding the origins of phobias and anxiety disorders, and the reason why more women than men suffer from them. The book moves from a discussion of nonspecific temperament to specific risk factors for each anxiety disorder, assuming a hierarchical etiological model throughout. At each level of analysis, the issue of gender differences is addressed." "Origins of Phobias and Anxiety Disorders: Why More Women than Men? is relevant to all those working in or studying psychopathology, including clinical psychologists, mental health practitioners, graduate and undergraduate students."--Jacket
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-273) and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 pages) illustrations
ISBN:9780080440323
0080440320