Depression: The Evolution of PowerlessnessRoutledge, 5 août 2016 - 512 pages Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness offers a fresh perspective on research, theory and conceptualisations of the depressive disorders, derived from evolution theory and arguing for the adoption of the biopsychosocial model. The book is split into three parts. Part I explores the major distinctions between all types of depression and Part II offers an overview of evolution theory and its application to depression. Part III covers the major theories of depression; theories are compared and contrasted, highlighting controversies, weaknesses and strengths, and where cross fertilisation of ideas may be beneficial. The final chapter outlines why simple theories of aetiology are inadequate and explores the role of culture and social relationships as elicitors of many forms of depression. This Classic Edition, with a new introduction from the author, brings Paul Gilbert's early work to a new audience, and will be of interest to clinicians, researchers and historians in the field of psychology. |
Table des matières
Epidemiology relapse and longterm outcome | |
Personality personality disorder and depression | |
Concepts The evolution of mental mechanisms and the needs | |
The evolution of social power and its role in depression | |
Notes on the evolution of the self | |
Depression as thwarted needs | |
Archetypes biosocial goals mentalities and depressive themes | |
Aspirations incentives and hopelessness | |
Cognitive theories of depression | |
Behavioural theories of depression | |
Life events interpersonal theories and the family | |
Conclusions Complexities therapies and loose ends | |
Measurement of depression | |
Patterns of depressive selforganisation Shame guilt anxiety | |
Past and current theories | |
Endogenous and neurotic depression | |