Table Of Content1. Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches 2. Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior 3. Causal Factors and Viewpoints 4. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 5. Stress and Physical and Mental Health 6. Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders 7. Mood Disorders and Suicide 8. Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders 9. Eating Disorders and Obesity 10. Personality Disorders 11. Substance-Related Disorders 12. Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions 13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 14. Neurocognitive Disorders 15. Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders) 16. Psychological Treatment 17. Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology
SynopsisAbnormal Psychology provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the primary psychological disorders studied within the discipline. Maintaining a focus on the individuals at the heart of the study of abnormal psychology, the authors employ a biopsychosocial approach that helps readers achieve an understanding of the holistic context in which abnormalities of behavior occur. In addition to the contributions of new co-author Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic categories, classifications, and criteria. KEY TOPICS: Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches; Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior; Causal Factors and Viewpoints; Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis; Stress and Physical and Mental Health; Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders; Mood Disorders and Suicide; Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders; Eating Disorders and Obesity; Personality Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions; Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders); Psychological Treatment; Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology MARKET For readers seeking an up-to-date overview of abnormal psychology., For courses in Abnormal Psychology A comprehensive overview of abnormal psychology, with DSM-5 coverage throughout Abnormal Psychology provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the primary psychological disorders studied within the discipline. 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In addition to the contributions of new co-author Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic categories, classifications, and criteria. Also available with MyPsychLab® This title is also available with MyPsychLab -- an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyPsychLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. 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In addition to the contributions of new co-author Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic categories, classifications, and criteria. Also available with MyPsychLab® This title is also available with MyPsychLab -- an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyPsychLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Abnormal Psychology , Seventeenth Edition is also available via REVEL (tm), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(tm) & Mastering(tm) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. 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In addition to the contributions of new co-author Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic categories, classifications, and criteria. Also available with MyPsychLab® This title is also available with MyPsychLab -- an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyPsychLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. 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