The Pearson Guide To The SCRA Examination

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The authors of The Pearson Guide to the SCRA Examination, 2/e are not content with merely providing a list of questions and the answer keys. Hence, this is the only book that presents appropriate study material along with an exhaustive set of practice exercises. In addition, this book explains, in detail, the intricacies of preparing for the exam. Students with apprehensions regarding the format of the exam, the process of preparation and the method of tackling the questions will find their worries laid to rest in the opening section. The book is prepared strictly by the syllabus requirements and fills the void when it comes to the balance between theory and practice. Features Complete guide that prepares the student psychologically as well as academically Over 8,000 questions, with the answer keys and solutions Resource Bank providing quick references and supplementing the Question Bank No lopsided approach; all subjects are appropriately dealt with Two full-length solved test papers Web support available for papers I, II and III The 2007 solved paper Table of Contents Part I General Background Introduction International Classifications of Psychiatric Disorders Child Psychology and Psychopathology from a Developmental Perspective Abnormal Child Psychology from a Developmental Perspective Psychological Assessment of the Child Psychological Therapies, or Counselling with Children Part II Psychological Disorders Specific Developmental Delays and Disorders Learning Disorders Externalizing Disorders: Hyperkinesis and Other Disruptive Behaviours Internalizing Disorders: Anxiety, Phobias, Social Withdrawal Physical Symptoms of Psychological Origin and Chronic Physical Illness Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Childhood Psychoses Nature, Causes and Patterns of Disorders in Asian Countries Developmental Psychopathology in the Indian Context Part III Counselling Techniques Play Therapy Art Work Psychodynamic Techniques Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Supportive Measures Working with the Families Working with Groups Working in Schools Part IV Matching Disorders and Counselling Techniques Counselling in General and a Case Illustration of Specific Developmental (Multiple) Delays Attention Deficit Disorders Internalizing Disorders Externalizing Disorders Learning Disorders Therapies for Somatization and Chronic Physical Illness in Children Children at Risk and Resilience in Childhood Special Issues of Counselling/Therapies in the Asian Context