For courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology. A mainstream text with a contemporary twist, this introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation of students in a changing world. It features a clear and engaging writing style that is accessible without compromising rigor, research-based and comprehensive coverage. It offers a fully-integrated approach that interweaves diversity issues, theoretical perspectives, and multimedia content throughout. Students gain insight into their own attitudes and behavior patterns through carefully selected questionnaires.