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Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

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Authored by award-winning teacher and noted researcher Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Abnormal Psychology 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 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. Abnormal Psychology includes Faces Interactive Case Studies, which link information about disorders covered in the text to Face Interactive Online, integrating the media resources to the written text. The fifth edition 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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Publication date
2010
Issue number
5
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
640
Dimensions (mm)
234 x 290
Weight (g)
1624
  • About the Author

    Preface

    Chapter: 1. Looking at Abnormality

    Defining Abnormality

    Historical Perspectives on Abnormality

    The Emergence of Modern Perspectives

    Modern Mental-Health Care

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter :2. Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

    Biological Approaches

    Psychological Approaches

    Sociocultural Approaches

    Prevention Programs

    Common Elements in Effective Treatments

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 3. Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

    Assessment Tools

    Challenges in Assessment

    Diagnosis

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 4. The Research Endeavor

    The Scientific Method

    Defining the Problem and Stating a Hypothesis

    Choosing and Implementing a Method

    Case Studies

    Correlational Studies

    Epidemiological Studies

    Experimental Studies

    Genetic Studies

    Cross-Cultural Research

    Meta-Analysis

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 5. Anxiety Disorders

    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

    Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

    Specific Phobias and Social Phobia

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 6. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

    Somatoform Disorders

    Dissociative Disorders

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 7. Mood Disorders and Suicide

    Characteristics of Unipolar Depression

    Theories of Unipolar Depression

    Theories of Bipolar Disorder

    Treatment of Mood Disorders

    Suicide

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 8. Schizophrenia

    Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Course

    Biological Theories

    Psychosocial Perspectives

    Treatments

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 9. Personality Disorders

    Odd-Eccentric Personality Disorders

    Dramatic-Emotional Personality Disorders

    Anxious-Fearful Personality Disorders

    Problems with the DSM-IV-TR Personality Disorders

    Revisiting Dimensional Models of Personality Disorders

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 10. Childhood Disorders

    Behavior Disorders

    Separation Anxiety Disorder

    Elimination Disorders

    Disorders of Cognitive, Motor, and Communication Skills

    Causes and Treatments of Disorders of Cognitive, Motor, and Communication Skills

    Mental Retardation

    Pervasive Developmental Disorders

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 11. Cognitive Disorders and LifeSpan Issues (including Delirium and Dementia)

    Dementia

    Delirium

    Amnesia

    Mental Disorders in Later Life

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 12. Eating Disorders

    Characteristics of Eating Disorders

    Understanding Eating Disorders

    Treatments for Eating Disorders

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 13. Sexual Disorders

    Sexual Dysfunctions

    Paraphilias

    Gender Identity Disorder

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 14. Substance-Related Disorders

    Defining Substance-Related Disorders

    Depressants

    Stimulants

    Opioids

    Hallucinogens and PCP

    Cannabis

    Other Drugs of Abuse

    Theories of Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

    Treatments for Substance-Related Disorders

    Impulse-Control Disorders

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 15. Health Psychology

    Psychological Factors and Health

    Psychological Factors in Specific Diseases

    Interventions to Improve Health-Related Behaviors

    Sleep and Health

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Chapter: 16. Mental Health and the Law

    Civil Commitment

    Patients' Rights

    Competence to Stand Trial

    The Insanity Defense

    Mental Health Care in the Justice System

    Chapter Integration

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Glossary

    References

    Credits

    Name Index

    Subject Index

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