Children's Phobias: A Behavioral Perspective

By Thomas H. Ollendick, Neville J. King, David I. Hamilton

Book Overview

Provides a systematic and evaluative account of the behavioral approach to children's phobias in so far as the assessment, treatment and prevention of these phobias is concerned. Strives to strike a balance between literature review and practical guidelines for professionals employed in psychiatric, educational and healthcare settings. Sections cover phenomenology, aetiology, and assessment; treatment principles and procedures; conceptual issues; and future directions. Among the specific topics examined comprehensively are childhood fears and phobias, conditioning theory and its re-evaluation, developmental and diagnostic issues, systematic desensitization and emotive imagery, the use of psychiatric drugs, and the role of care providers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471951390
• ISBN13: 9780471951391
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"