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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785492803321

Titolo

Distress tolerance [[electronic resource] ] : theory, research, and clinical applications / / edited by Michael J. Zvolensky, Amit Bernstein, Anka A. Vujanovic

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, 2010

ISBN

1-4625-0143-5

1-282-90682-8

9786612906824

1-60918-039-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (304 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ZvolenskyMichael J

BernsteinAmit

VujanovicAnka A

Disciplina

616.89

Soggetti

Psychology, Pathological

Distress (Psychology)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter; Contents; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This state-of-the-art volume synthesizes the growing body of knowledge on the role of distress tolerance-the ability to withstand aversive internal states such as negative emotions and uncomfortable bodily sensations-in psychopathology. Prominent contributors describe how the construct has been conceptualized and measured and examine its links to a range of specific psychological disorders. Exemplary treatment approaches that target distress tolerance are reviewed. Featuring compelling clinical illustrations, the book highlights implications of the research for better understanding how psyc