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The Rationality of Psychological Disorders

Psychobizarreness Theory

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Yacov Rofé

    1. Bar-Ilan University, Israel

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
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  2. Shortcomings of Traditional Theories of Psychopathology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Psychoanalysis: Flaws in Repression

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      Pages 3-32

    3. Flaws in Behavioral-Cognitive Theories of Fear

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 33-60

    4. Biological Models of Psychopathology: A Critique

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 61-89

  3. Psychobizarreness Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-94
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    2. Repression: The Cornerstone of PBT

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 95-118

    3. Choice of Neurotic Symptom

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 119-170

    4. Unawareness: A Self-Deceptive Process

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      Pages 171-208

    5. PBT as a Unified Theory of Psychotherapy

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 209-253

    6. Psychoses

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 255-297

    7. Rational-Automatic Theory

      • Yacov Rofé
      Pages 299-316

    8. Concluding Remarks

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      Pages 317-322

    9. Concluding Remarks

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      Pages 317-322

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 323-403
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About this book

`Rofé's book is a unique scientific contribution to the understanding of psychopathological phenomena. He does more to unravel the mystery of the underlying causes of psychological disorders than we've seen in a long time. His book The Rationality of Psychological Disorders is a `true endeavor that presents a definite challenge to the scientific community of Psychology'. This book is a must-read for scientists, mental health professionals and others who search for the logic and rationale in the irrational and bizarre.' Elizabeth F. Loftus, University of Washington, Past President, American Psychological Society.
`The notion of repression is crucial to many psychological theories, but serious questions have been raised about it. Indeed, some investigators have questioned whether repression even exists. In this book, Professor Rofé offers provocative ideas concerning repression and its role in psychopathology in general. His ideas merit attention and I can highly recommend his book for both researchers and clinicians.' David S. Holmes, Chancellor and Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bar-Ilan University, Israel

    Yacov Rofé

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Rationality of Psychological Disorders

  • Book Subtitle: Psychobizarreness Theory

  • Authors: Yacov Rofé

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4333-6

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2000

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-7931-7Published: 30 September 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-6946-2Published: 03 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-4333-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVI, 403

  • Topics: Clinical Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Neuropsychology

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