D. Cicchetti – Developmental Psychopathology (Second edition, 3 Volume set)

Автор: D. Cicchetti
Название книги: Developmental Psychopathology (3 Volume set)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Психология
Страницы: 1103 + 895 + 961
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

Developmental Psychopathology, Second Edition, Three Volume Set contains in three volumes the most complete and current research on every aspect of developmental psychopathology. This seminal reference work features contributions from international expert researchers and clinicians who bring together an array of interdisciplinary work to ascertain how multiple levels of analysis may influence individual differences, the continuity or discontinuity of patterns and the pathways by which the same developmental outcomes may be achieved.

It has been over a decade since the first two volumes of
Developmental Psychopathology were published. These
volumes were extremely well received: They have been
highly cited in the literature and they have served as a
valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.
The expansion of the second edition of Developmental
Psychopathology from two to three volumes speaks to the
continued growth of the field, as well as to the ascendance
of theory and research in the area of neuroscience informed
by a developmental perspective.
There can be no doubt that the discipline of developmental
psychopathology has grown significantly in a relatively
short period of time. The more than 30 years that
have elapsed since the initiation of the schizophrenia
high-risk projects (Garmezy & Streitman, 1974) have
been marked by significant contributions to the field.
Noteworthy among these are the publication of Achenbach’s
(1974) first text, Rutter and Garmezy’s (1983)
chapter in the Handbook of Child Psychology, and the continued
growth of the journal Development and Psychopathology,
including the Millennium Special Issue
entitled Ref lecting on the Past and Planning for the Future
of Developmental Psychopathology (Cicchetti & Sroufe,
2000). A not insignificant contributor to this rapid growth
can be found in the very definitional parameters of the
discipline. Theorists and researchers in the field of developmental
psychopathology use a lifespan framework to
elucidate the many factors that can contribute to the development
of mental disorders in individuals at high risk,
as well as those operative in individuals who have already
manifested psychological disturbances or who have
averted such disorders despite their high risk status. In
essence, a developmental psychopathology perspective
provides a broad, integrative framework within which the
contributions of diverse disciplines can be incorporated
and enhanced (Cicchetti & Sroufe, 2000). Thus, rather
than having to develop new theories and methods, those
working within a developmental psychopathology framework
can build on and extend previously established traditions.
The ability to incorporate knowledge from diverse
disciplines and to encourage interdisciplinary research
will expedite growth within the field of developmental
psychopathology.
As with the previous edition, the current volumes were
not organized exclusively around thematic psychiatric disorders.
Rather, authors were encouraged to explore developmentally
relevant theories, methods of assessment, and
domains of functioning. Although many chapters do address
specific psychiatric disorders, it is the processes that
contribute to the emergence of psychopathology that are
emphasized rather than the psychiatric disorders per se.
Volume I, Theory and Method presents various approaches
to understanding developmental influences on
risk and maladaptation. As previously, the volume begins
with an explication of the discipline of developmental
psychopathology. Within this chapter, a number of significant
advances within the field are noted, including the increased
attention to processes and mechanisms, the use of
multiple levels of analysis, the rise of developmental neuroscience,
and the evolution of translational research paradigms.
Chapters address a range of topics, including
approaches to diagnoses of disorders, developmental epidemiology,
diverse theoretical perspectives, various contextual
issues, and new frontiers in statistical techniques
for developmental phenomena. The volume concludes with
a chapter on prevention and intervention.
Volume II, Developmental Neuroscience, was added to acknowledge
the significant growth in this area since the publication
of the first edition of this Handbook. Given the
seminal historical role that neuroscience played in the
emergence of developmental psychopathology (Cicchetti,
1990; Cicchetti & Posner, 2005), it is only fitting that developmental
neuroscience has both informed and been informed
by developmental psychopathology theorizing.
Neural plasticity, brain imaging, behavioral and molecular
genetics, stress and neurobiology, immunology, and environmental
influences on brain development are covered in
this volume.
Volume III, Risk, Disorder, and Adaptation presents various
perspectives on contributors to disorder. For example,
chapters address the role of social support, family
processes, and early experience on adaptation and maladaptation.
Other chapters address specific disorders, including
mental retardation, language disorders, autism,
disorders of attention, obsessive-compulsive disorders,
Tourette’s syndrome, social anxiety, schizophrenia, antisocial
disorders, substance abuse, and dissociative disorders.
A number of chapters on resilience despite adversity
also are included. The volume concludes with a chapter on
stigma and mental illness.
All authors were asked to conclude their chapters with
discussions of future research directions and needs. Thus,
these volumes serve not only to highlight current knowledge
in the field of developmental psychopathology, but
also to suggest avenues to pursue for progress to continue.
In particular, it is increasingly important to incorporate
multiple-levels-of-analysis approaches when investigating
maladaptation, psychopathology, and resilience (Cicchetti
& Blender, 2004; Cicchetti & Dawson, 2002). The examination
of multiple systems, domains, and ecological levels
in the same individuals over developmental time will yield
a more complete depiction of individual patterns of adaptation
and maladapation. Moreover, such methods are likely
to be extremely valuable in elucidating how interventions
may affect brain-behavior relations (see, e.g., Caspi et al.,
2002, 2003; Cicchetti & Posner, 2005; Fishbein, 2000;
Goldapple et al., 2004; Kandel, 1979, 1998, 1999). Such
endeavors could result in significant progress toward understanding
psychopathology, highlighting efficacious interventions,
and ultimately decreasing the burden of mental
illness (Cicchetti & Toth, in press).
I now turn to more personal considerations. Although
Donald Cohen is no longer with us, he worked closely with
me as we developed our plans for the second edition of Developmental
Psychopathology. Given our collaboration on
the first edition of the volumes and our discussions leading
up to the publication of these volumes, I thought it only fitting
that he be listed as my coauthor. I believe in my heart
that Donald would be pleased to have his name affiliated
with these volumes and when I shared this plan with his
wife, Phyllis, she gave her enthusiastic endorsement. However,
I hasten to add that, unfortunately, Donald’s illness
and untimely death precluded his active involvement in editing
the chapters in these volumes. Thus, despite our many
conversations as the plan for these volumes unfolded, I
alone am responsible for the final editing of all chapters.
In closing, I want to dedicate these volumes to my dear
friend, Marianne Gerschel. Marianne is a true visionary
and she has contributed significantly to my work in the
area of developmental psychopathology. Without her belief
in the value of this field, my efforts and accomplishments
would have been greatly compromised.
Finally, as I write this preface, I am ending a significant
era in my life. After more than two decades as the director
of Mt. Hope Family Center, I am leaving Rochester and
to accept a position at the Institute of Child Development,
University of Minnesota. There I will be the director of
an interdisciplinary center that will emphasize a multiplelevels-
of-analysis approach to research and intervention in
developmental psychopathology.
This transition is difficult, as Mt. Hope Family Center
and my colleagues there have contributed greatly to the
growth and development of the field of developmental
psychopathology. It is reassuring to know that Mt. Hope
Family Center will continue to build upon a solid foundation
under the capable directorship of my long-time collaborator
and friend, Sheree L. Toth. Although I welcome the
new opportunities and challenges that await me, I cannot
help being a bit sad to leave. My spirits are buoyed by the
knowledge that my work at Mt. Hope Family Center will
continue and by my excitement at returning to my roots at
the Institute of Child Development where I will have both
University and community support to use the field of developmental
psychopathology to extend my vision for helping
disenfranchised individuals and families throughout the
nation and the world.
DANTE CICCHETTI, PHD