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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.
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
49381
EAN13
9780073382784
ISBN
9780073382784
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Rok wydania
2010
Numer wydania
5
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
640
Wymiary (mm)
234 x 290
Waga (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