Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with CourseMate Printed Access Card) (PSY 254 Behavior Problems and Personality)

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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Features

• Spectrum Features: Included at the end of every disorder examining the cutting-edge developments in the gradual movement toward a more dimensional approach to studying psychopathology.

• Learning Outcomes: Included at the beginning of each chapter offering the reader a roadmap to focus reading. The Outcomes are mapped to the core American Psychological Association goals for undergraduates.

• Latest Research: Includes the latest research on new topics (such as olfactory reference syndrome; binge eating disorder; new information on ADHD) keeping the reader up to date on the most current findings.

About Essentials Of Abnormal Psychology

In this briefer version of Durand and Barlow's widely taught text, the authors explain abnormal psychology through their standard-setting integrative approach--the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying the subject. Through this integrative approach, students learn that psychological disorders are rarely caused by a single influence, but rooted in the interaction among multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogy, and real case profiles--95 percent from the authors' own case files--provide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book. In addition, these features ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact that real people are behind the DSM criteria, the theories, and the research. NOW updated with a DSM-5 supplement available on the text website.