Study Guide to Accompany Abnormal Psychology 8e

Study Guide to Accompany Abnormal Psychology 8e

Author: Gerald C. Davison

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Published: 2000-06-21

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0471386995

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This text continues to be one of the most current, authoritative overviews of the theories and research in psychopathology and intervention. Its widely praised scientific clinical approach blends the clinical and empirical/experimental as the authors examine each disorder from multiple perspectives.


Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Author: Robert Weis

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 1646

ISBN-13: 1506339786

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Robert Weis' third edition of Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology adopts a developmental psychopathology approach to understanding child disorders. Using case studies, this perspective examines the emergence of disorders over time, pays special attention to risk and protective factors that influence developmental processes and trajectories, and examines child psychopathology in the context of normal development. Designed to be flexible via its focused modular organization, the text reflects the latest changes to the DSM (DSM 5, 2013) and is updated with new research and developments in the field.


Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9781429216319

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Taking a look at the field of abnormal psychology, including major theoretical models of abnormality, research directions, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies, this book covers personality disorders, the psychodynamic perspective, neuroscience, the 'empirically-based treatment' movement, and more.


Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Author: Jeffrey S. Nevid

Publisher:

Published: 2008-01

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9780132053730

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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing Worldtakes an interactionist perspective, enabling students to see the importance of the interplay of psychological, socio-cultural and biological factors in the development of psychological disorders. The brief, streamlined format introduces students to the basic concepts of the field with a clear and engaging writing style. Its accessible, broad, research-based coverage, with superior pedagogy and student-oriented applications provide instructors with a comprehensive text they can fully cover in one term. New concept maps visually link major concepts, to help give students a clear picture of the key ideas within each chapter. The aim of the authors is to bring a much-needed Canadian perspective to the study of Abnormal Psychology. They want to increase awareness of the important, relevant research that has been done and is continuing to be conducted in Canada today. The new second edition builds on the strength of the first by continuing to incorporate Canadian cases and examples of mental illness, to highlight cultural factors, current topics, unique Canadian treatment or prevention programs, and mental health legislation.


Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology

Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology

Author: Kenneth N. Levy

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2018-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781506352701

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Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology presents a broad range of cases drawn from the clinical experience of authors Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M. Kelly, and William J. Ray to take readers beyond theory into real-life situations. The authors take a holistic approach by including multiple perspectives and considerations, apart from those of just the patient. Each chapter follows a consistent format: Presenting Problems and Client Description; Diagnosis and Case Formulation; Course of Treatment; Outcome and Prognosis/Treatment Follow-up; and Discussion Questions. Providing empirically supported treatments and long-term follow-up in many case studies gives students a deeper understanding of each psychopathology and the effects of treatment over time.


Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Author: David Sue

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781305639997

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ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR, 3rd Edition offers the same multidimensional focus, multicultural emphasis, topical coverage, and engaging style as its comprehensive counterpart -- UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR -- in a condensed, student-friendly format. Updated to reflect DSM-5 and the newest scientific, psychological, multicultural, and psychiatric research, the text introduces and integrates the Multipath Model of Mental Disorders to explain how biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors interact to cause mental disorders. A focus on resilience highlights prevention and recovery from the symptoms of various disorders, and the book also continues its emphasis on the multicultural, sociocultural, and diversity aspects of abnormal psychology. The authors present material in a lively and engaging manner, connecting topics to real-world case studies, current events, and issues of particular importance and relevance to college students. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.