Psychological Theories of Drinking and Alcoholism, Second Edition

2. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-1-57230-410-9
Verlag: Guilford Publications

Buch, Englisch, 467 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 1050 g

Reihe: Guilford Substance Abuse

Updating and expanding the classic Psychological Theories of Drinking and Alcoholism, this fully revised second edition incorporates state-of-the-art presentations from leaders in the alcoholism field. Contributors review established and emerging approaches that guide research into the psychological processes influencing drinking and alcoholism. The volume's multidisciplinary approach also takes into account biological, pharmacological, and social factors, offering important insights into the development and escalation of drinking problems and the various approaches to treatment. Including significantly expanded coverage of developmental, social learning, and cognitive theories, the book features new chapters on genetics, neurobiology, and emotions.

Zielgruppe

General, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leonard, Kenneth E

Blane, Howard Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Invalidität, Krankheit und Abhängigkeit: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Behaviourismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction, Leonard and Blane
2. Alcohol and Tension Reduction, Greeley and Oei
3. Personality and Alcoholism: Issues, Methods, and Etiological Processes, Sher, Trull, Bartholow, and Vieth
4. Social Learning Theory, Maisto, Carey, and Bradizza
5. Developmental Theory and Research, Windle and Davies
6. Alcohol Expectancy Theory: The Application of Cognitive Neuroscience, Goldman, Del Boca, and Darkes
7. Cognitive Theory and Research, Sayette
8. Learning Theory and Research, Vogel-Sprott and Fillmore

9. Alcohol and Emotional Response: A Multidimensional-Multilevel Analysis, Lang, Patrick, and Stritzke
10. Behavioral Genetic Models of Alcoholism and Drinking, McGue
11. Neurobiological Bases of Alcohol's Psychological Effects, Fromme and D'Amico
12. Conclusion, Leonard and Blane

Über Autor(innen)

Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD, is a Senior Research Scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions and the Director of the Division of Psychology in Psychiatry, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Howard Thomas Blane, PhD, until his death in 2019, was Director Emeritus of the Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions and Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Preventive Medicine at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Dr. Blane was renowned for his research on the prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders and on alcohol use among young adults.