Auteur : Clark, David A. 1954-

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2005

Collation : xvi, 255 p.

ISBN : 1593850832

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Unwanted intrusive thoughts in nonclinical individuals : implications for clinical disorders -- 2. Intrusive thoughts in posttraumatic stress disorder -- 3. Seeking solace but finding despair : the persistence of intrusive thoughts in depression -- 4. Unwanted intrusive thoughts in insomnia -- 5. Worry, intrusive thoughts, and generalized anxiety disorder : the metacognitive theory and treatment -- 6. Thinking is believing : ego-dystonic intrusive thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder -- 7. Psychosis and the phenomenon of unwanted -- 8. Unwanted thoughts and fantasies experienced by sexual offenders : their nature, persistence and treatment -- 9. Unwanted intrusive thoughts : present status and future directions

Résumé : The flow of human thought is frequently punctuated by the abrupt intrusion of unwanted, irrelevant and sometimes disturbing thoughts, images or impulses. Where do unwanted intrusive thoughts (UIT's) come from, and why are they so difficult to control? What makes them so distressing-and persistent-for certain individuals? Are UIT's significant contributor to psychological disturbance and how can they most effectively be treated? Advancing our understanding of the cognitive underpinnings of psychopathology, this is the first volume dedicated exclusively to the role of UIT's across a wide range of psychological disorders.
Following an introductory chapter that explores the nature and causes of cognitive intrusions in both nonclinical and clinical populations, the book takes a closer look at specific types of psychological distress. Leading experts review the research base on the growing number of disorders in which UIT's have been investigated, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, insomnia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis and sexual offense. Presented are cutting-edge theories and findings on how UIT's contribute to the etiology and maintenance of different kinds of disordered thinking, feeling and behavior, with widely varying consequences for the individual. Chapters explore the ways in which these phenomena may result directly from individuals' efforts to exert personal control over their thought processes. Current approaches to the measurement of UIT's are critically examined as well. Highlighting important questions for future research, each chapter also discusses practical implications for assessment and treatment.
Clearly organized and tightly edited, this volume will inform the work of researchers and clinicians alike. In addition, the scope and scientific grounding of the book make it an excellent resource for students in graduate clinical training programs to use in their studies and throughout their career. It will serve as a unique supplemental text in courses in psychotherapy, abnormal psychology and psychopathology and cognitive-behavioral theory.

Mots-clés : Troubles de la cognition / Psychopathologie

Cote : BF 311 C592i 2005