Abnormal Psychology For B.A. 5th Semester Bodoland University By Dr. Sunita Agarwalla UBP

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Abnormal Psychology For B.A. 5th Semester Bodoland University By Dr. Sunita Agarwalla UBP

“Abnormal Psychology for B.A. 5th Semester, Bodoland University” by Dr. Sunita Agarwalla (Published by UBP) is a comprehensive academic text tailored to the curriculum of the fifth semester undergraduate psychology program at Bodoland University.

This textbook is structured around six core units, integrating conceptual clarity with clinical relevance:

1. Concept and Criteria of Abnormality – introduces definitions, DSM‑V criteria, and various theoretical perspectives on abnormal behavior .

2. Anxiety Disorders – covers generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD along with their clinical profiles and causative factors .

3. Somatic and Dissociative Disorders – explores somatic symptom disorder, conversion disorder, dissociative amnesia, fugue, and dissociative identity disorder.

4. Mood Disorders – discusses depressive and bipolar disorders, including symptomatology and etiological frameworks.

5. Schizophrenia – delves into historical perspectives, diagnostic subtypes, clinical features, and underlying causes .

6. Contemporary Psychotherapy – reviews psychoanalytic, behavioristic, humanistic, and cognitive‑behavioral therapy approaches, reflecting current treatment paradigms.

The text is enriched with case studies, DSM‑V-based diagnostic criteria, and culturally pertinent examples. Each chapter features learning objectives that emphasize understanding, clinical application, and critical evaluation. Additionally, suggested readings—such as “Abnormal Psychology” by Barlow & Durand and Carson et al.—offer students avenues for deeper exploration.

Overall, this book seamlessly blends theoretical models with real-world case material, enabling students to not only memorize definitions but also understand clinical presentations and intervention strategies. It serves both as a syllabus-aligned academic guide and a practical handbook, preparing students for further studies or careers in psychology.