Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Abramowitz (Mayo Clinic) describes the conceptualization assessment and psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD using the cognitive-behavioral therapy procedures of exposure response prevention and cognitive therapy. Over the course of five chapters he defines the clinical phenomena of OCD reviews the leading theoretical models presents a framework for conducting initial assessment presents psychological treatment techniques and describes case examples. Annotation 2006 Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)