Schizophrenic Disorders:: Sense and Nonsense in Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment

Introduction to the Phenomena and Their Conceptualization. Historical Overview: Myths and Facts. The Parameters of Assessment. The Narrative as Assessment: Biographies and Case Histories. Clinical Case History, Observation, and Interview. Structured Interviews and Diagnostic Systems. Psychological Tests. Assessment of Possible Neural Substrates A.E. Puente. Conceptualization of Schizophrenic Disorders. Treatment and Prevention. Legal and Legislative Considerations. Index.