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.
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
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
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