A textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the field of abnormal psychology, incorporating current research while retaining a focus on clinical description. This revised and updated edition integrates the DSM-IV taxonomy and diagnostic criteria into the discussion of the various types of disorder, while the essential features of DSM-IV are printed for ready reference on the endpapers of the volume. Numerous supplements are available to accompany the text. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This revised and updated edition integrates the DSM-IV taxonomy and diagnostic criteria into the discussion of the various types of disorder, while the essential features of DSM-IV are printed for ready reference on the endpapers of the ...
The 12th edition, building on its strong reputation, introduces new topics, fresh insights, and sharper focus on research in psychopathology. It has been revised and enhanced in a number of ways, including a separate chapter on Eating Disorders; a separate chapter on Health Problems and Behavior; a new schizophrenia chapter; expanded coverage and explanation of research methodology; expanded coverage of mental retardation; new case studies and feature boxes, and much more.
Extensive updating throughout and a dramatically enhanced media and supplements package, including all new video case studies, makes this new edition of Abnormal Psychology the most effective yet.
Extensive updating throughout and a dramatically enhanced media and supplements package, including all new video case studies, makes this new edition of Abnormal Psychology the most effective yet.
The eighth edition of the bestselling Abnormal Psychology engages students with its integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment; its inclusive wide-ranging cross-cultural perspective, and its focus on the real-life impact of mental illness. Containing the latest research, Abnormal Psychology returns in a timely new edition.
The eighth edition of the bestselling Abnormal Psychology engages students with its integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment; its inclusive wide-ranging cross-cultural perspective, and its focus on the real-life impact of ...
Abnormal Psychology by James Hansell and Lisa Damour bridges the gap between the evolving field of abnormal psychology and the current textbook market. This text is a new, innovative approach to the teaching of abnormal psychology. While covering the latest DSM-IV-TR system and categories, core concepts in abnormal psychology form the backbone of the text. Abnormal Psychology provides an alternative for professors searching for a manageable textbook for their students. Hansell and Damour wrote Abnormal Psychology to help students not get lost in the details of this complex and ever changing field. To achieve this feat, the authors focus on six core concepts that make this field intriguing and appealing to students: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality The advantages a nd limitations of diagnoses The principle of multiple causality The connection between mind and body in abnormal behaviorAbnormal Psychology is designed to be accessible to the student and easy to use for the instructor. Hansell and Damour have streamlined the traditional table of contents of an abnormal psychology text to a fourteen chapter, affordable text without eliminating important material. For example, research methods are discussed throughout the text, social and legal issues are addressed in the chapters where they are most relevant, and treatment methods are covered in every chapter, not in a separate chapter on psychotherapy.
This text is a new, innovative approach to the teaching of abnormal psychology. While covering the latest DSM-IV-TR system and categories, core concepts in abnormal psychology form the backbone of the text.
