This extensively revised encyclopedic work (192 sections; 237 contributors) is eclectic and multidisciplinary in approach. The first section, on the basic sciences, is liberally sprinkled with clinical illustrations and applications. Clinical chapters draw heavily on the basic sciences of psychiatry in describing the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Designed for students and clinicians who require a brief review of the behavioral sciences and general psychiatry in preparation for a variety of examination situations. Includes a synopsis, study-guide, and self-examination review.