Abnormal Psychology: Core Concepts

by Butcher, James N.; Mineka, Susan; Hooley, Jill M.

• ISBN13: 9780205486830
• ISBN10: 0205486835
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Abnormal Psychology is considered the most authoritative text in its field; it set the standard for the course. Butcher, Mineka, and Hooley are among the most preeminent and respected researchers in abnormal psychology today. Now their distinguished text is available in a briefer version for those who prefer to cover topics in less detail. This briefer version includes the same popular features as the more comprehensive book, as well as all-newend of chapter Practice Tests. bull; bull;Special feature boxes - "Developments in Research," "Developments in Thinking," "Developments in Practice," and "The World Around Us" - focus on applications of research to everyday life, as well as current events and the latest research methodologies, technologies, and findings. bull;Extensive case studies of individuals throughout the book bring material to life while giving students a context in which to understand contemporary abnormal psychology. New DSM-IV-TR boxes appear ineach chapter. The boxes summarize the essential criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for the disorders discussed. This helpful study tool reflects current diagnostic practice and helps students understand disorders in a clinical context.

Table of Contents

Abnormal Psychology Over Time

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches

Stress and Stress-Related Disorders

Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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