Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, Media and Research Update
5th Edition
Published on 13. May 2004
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-13-118962-1 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology.
A mainstream text with a contemporary twist, this introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation of students in a changing world. It offers a fully-integrated approach that interweaves diversity issues, theoretical perspectives, research and multimedia content throughout. Students gain insight into their own attitudes and behavior patterns through carefully selected questionnaires.
A mainstream text with a contemporary twist, this introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation of students in a changing world. It offers a fully-integrated approach that interweaves diversity issues, theoretical perspectives, research and multimedia content throughout. Students gain insight into their own attitudes and behavior patterns through carefully selected questionnaires.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1714 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-118962-1 (9780131189621)
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Jeffrey S. Nevid | Spencer A. Rathus | Beverly Greene
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Content
1. Introduction and Methods of Research.
2. Contemporary Perspective on Abnormal Behavior.
3. Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior.
4. Methods of Treatment.
5. Stress, Psychological Factors, and Health.
6. Anxiety Disorders.
7. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders.
8. Mood Disorders and Suicide.
9. Personality Disorders.
10. Substance Abuse and Dependence.
11. Eating Disorders and Sleep Disorders.
12. Gender Identity Disorder, Paraphilias, and Sexual Dysfunctions.
13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders.
14. Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence.
15. Cognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging.
16. Violence and Abuse.
17. Abnormal Psychology and Society.
2. Contemporary Perspective on Abnormal Behavior.
3. Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior.
4. Methods of Treatment.
5. Stress, Psychological Factors, and Health.
6. Anxiety Disorders.
7. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders.
8. Mood Disorders and Suicide.
9. Personality Disorders.
10. Substance Abuse and Dependence.
11. Eating Disorders and Sleep Disorders.
12. Gender Identity Disorder, Paraphilias, and Sexual Dysfunctions.
13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders.
14. Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence.
15. Cognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging.
16. Violence and Abuse.
17. Abnormal Psychology and Society.