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Abnormal Psychology Media and Research Update

Abnormal Psychology Media and Research Update

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Authored by award-winning teacher and noted researcher Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, this text blends cutting-edge research in psychopathology with compassion for people who suffer from psychological disorders. Capturing the excitement of major advances in biological and psychosocial research and treatment alternatives, Abnormal Psychology Media and Research Update imparts a true enthusiasm for and appreciation of scientific investigation. The authors scientific and caring approach, combined with strong study tools, has won accolades from instructors and students alike. This Media and Research Update includes Faces Interactive Case Studies, which link information about disorders covered in the text to Face Interactive Online, integrating the audio visual resources to the written text. The text continues to place great emphasis on an integrated approach to abnormal psychology, on making biological information clear to students, and on providing a strong focus on empirical research and diversity.
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McGraw Hill / Medical
49378
9780073382586
9780073382586

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Publication date
2007
Issue number
4
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
864
Dimensions (mm)
236 x 282
Weight (g)
2177

  • CONTENTS IN BRIEF

    1. Looking at Abnormality

    2. Contemporary Theories of Abnormality

    3. The Research Endeavor

    4. Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

    5. Treatments for Abnormality

    6. Stress Disorders and Health Psychology

    7. Anxiety Disorders

    8. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

    9. Mood Disorders

    10. Suicide

    11. Schizophrenia

    12. Personality Disorders

    13. Childhood Disorders

    14. Cognitive Disorders and Life-Span Issues

    15. Eating Disorders

    16. Sexual Disorders

    17. Substance-Related Disorders

    18. Mental Health and the Law

    Glossary

    References

    Credits

    Name Index

    Subject Index

    CONTENTS

    Preface

    About the Author

    1. Looking at Abnormality

    Extraordinary People--Clifford Beers:: A Mind That Found Itself / Defining Abnormality / Historical Perspectives on Abnormality / The Emergence of Modern Perspectives / Modern Mental-Health Care / Professions Within Abnormal Psychology / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    2. Contemporary Theories of Abnormality

    Extraordinary People--Albert Ellis:: The Phobic Psychologist / Biological Approaches / Psychological Approaches / Social and Interpersonal Approaches / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    3. The Research Endeavor

    Extraordinary People--The Old Order Amish of Pennsylvania / The Scientific Method / Case Studies / Correlational Studies / Epidemiological Studies / Experimental Studies / Cross-Cultural Research / Meta-Analysis / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    4. Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

    Extraordinary People--Michael J. Fox:: Lucky Man / Gathering Information / Assessment Tools / Problems in Assessment / Diagnosis / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    5. Treatments for Abnormality

    Extraordinary People--The Inside Story on Coping with Schizophrenia / Biological Treatments / Psychological Therapies / Interpersonal and Social Approaches / Evaluating Treatments / Special Issues in Treating Children / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    6. Stress Disorders and Health Psychology

    Extraordinary People--Norman Cousins:: Healing with Laughter / Physiological Responses to Stress / Sleep and Health / Personality and Health / Interventions To Improve Health / Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    7. Anxiety Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Marc Summers:: Everything in Its Place / Panic Disorder / Phobias / Generalized Anxiety Disorder / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Social Approaches to the Anxiety Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    8. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Anna O. / Somatoform Disorders / Dissociative Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    9. Mood Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Kay Redfield Jamison:: An Unquiet Mind / Unipolar Depression / Bipolar Mood Disorders / Biological Theories of Mood Disorders / Psychological Theories of Mood Disorders / Social Perspectives on Mood Disorders / Mood Disorders Treatments / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    10. Suicide

    Extraordinary People--William Styron:: Darkness Visible / Defining and Measuring Suicide / Understanding Suicide / Treating and Preventing Suicidal Tendencies / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    11. Schizophrenia

    Extraordinary People--John Nash:: A Beautiful Mind / Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prognosis of Schizophrenia / Biological Theories of Schizophrenia / Psychosocial Perspectives on Schizophrenia / Treatments for Schizophrenia / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    12. Personality Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Temple Grandin:: Thinking in Pictures / Behavior Disorders / Separation Anxiety Disorder / Elimination Disorders / Disorders of Cognitive, Motor, and Communication Skills / Mental Retardation / Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    14. Cognitive Disorders and Life-Span Issues

    Extraordinary People--Iris Murdoch:: Elegy for Iris / Dementia / Delirium / Amnesia / Mental Disorders in Later Life / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    15. Eating Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Diana, Princess of Wales / Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa / Binge-Eating Disorder / Understanding Eating Disorders / Treatments for Eating Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    16. Sexual Disorders

    Extraordinary People--David Reimer:: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl / Sexual Dysfunctions / Paraphilias / Gender Identity Disorder / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    17. Substance-Related Disorders

    Extraordinary People--Celebrity Drug Users / Society and Substance Use / Definitions of Substance-Related Disorders / Depressants / Stimulants / Opioids / Hallucinogens and PCP / Cannabis / Club Drugs / Theories of Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence / Treatments for Substance-Related Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    18. Mental Health and the Law

    Extraordinary People--One Familys Struggle with Schizophrenia and the System / Judgments About People Accused of Crimes / Involuntary Commitment and Civil Rights / Clinicians Duties to Clients and Society / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People:: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms

    Glossary

    References

    Credits

    Name Index

    Subject Index

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