Understanding Abnormal Psychology provides a thorough understanding of abnormal psychology with a focus on the integration of psychology, biology and health. It goes beyond a descriptive overview of clinical disorders to provide a critical appreciation of the multifaceted aspects of mental illness. Each disorder is clearly and succinctly explained with the support of case studies. These examples are then used to introduce the debates surrounding current research, the biology of abnormal disorders and standards of treatment. The bridge between the biological elements of brain functioning and the psychological mechanisms that are responsible for coping and adjustment is thoroughly explored. This valuable consideration of the range of elements involved in the diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders will provide you with a broad and critical understanding of this complex and fascinating field. The companion website has a number of useful features for students, including a flipcard glossary of key terms from the textbook and a test bank of interactive self-assessment multiple-choice questions.
Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders consists of a balance and blending of research and clinical application, the use of paradigms as an organizing principle, and involving the learner in the kinds of real-world problem solving engaged in by clinicians and scientists. Students learn that psychopathology is best understood by considering multiple perspectives and that these varying perspectives provide the clearest accounting of the causes of these disorders as well as the best possible treatments.
A cut above the rest! Kring, Davison, Neale, and Johnson’s Abnormal Psychology sets the standard for clarity, cutting-edge coverage, authoritative content, and clinical emphasis. The authors invite students to examine the many different facets of psychopathology––to search for clues, follow-up on hunches, and evaluate evidence on the origins of these disorders and the effectiveness of specific interventions. Now in their new 10th Edition, the authors have also greatly expanded the text’s pedagogical features, making it even more student-friendly, engaging, and informative. “Current trends in the field are well reflected with the sections on genetics, neuroscience, and cognitive science.” – Jack Nitschke,University of Wisconsin “I was particularly impressed by the skill with which the authors were able to discuss complex material in a clear fashion.” – Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Ohio State University WileyPLUS helps students reach their full potential WileyPLUS provides everything needed to create an environment where students can reach their full potential and experience the exhilaration of academic success. With WileyPLUS, students can: Access a complete online version of the text with hyperlinks that extend content. Come to class better prepared for lectures. Receive immediate feedback and context-sensitive help on assignments and quizzes. With WileyPLUS, professors can: Assign automatically graded homework and quizzes. Track students progress through the course. Administer their course, even with existing course management systems (including WebCT and Blackboard). Visit www.wiley.com/college/wileyplus or contact your Wiley representative for more information. Also available Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, 7th Edition Thomas F. Oltmanns, Michele Martin, John M. Neale, Gerald C. Davison ISBN: 0-471-73112-9
This book is designed to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level. The focus on behaviour and empiricism has produced a text that is better organized, has fewer chapters, and is somewhat shorter than many of the leading books. The beginning of each section includes learning objectives; throughout the body of each section are key terms in bold followed by their definitions in italics; key takeaways, and exercises and critical thinking activities end each section.
The transformative wave of Darwinian insight continues to expand throughout the human sciences. While still centered on evolution-focused fields such as evolutionary psychology, ethology, and human behavioral ecology, this insight has also influenced cognitive science, neuroscience, feminist discourse, sociocultural anthropology, media studies, and clinical psychology. This handbook's goal is to amplify the wave by bringing together world-leading experts to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of evolution-oriented and influenced fields. While evolutionary psychology remains at the core of the collection, it also covers the history, current standing, debates, and future directions of the panoply of fields entering the Darwinian fold. As such, The Cambridge Handbook of Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behavior is a valuable reference not just for evolutionary psychologists but also for scholars and students from many fields who wish to see how the evolutionary perspective is relevant to their own work.
The personal allure of a behavioral science -- The social, political, historical, and philosophical context -- Theoretical models of abnormal psychology : approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and development -- Psychological suffering in childhood -- Anxiety and related forms of suffering -- Depression, suicide, and anorexia -- Personality patterns that engender suffering -- Schizophrenia : psychiatry's poster child.