Abnormal Psychology + MyLab Psychology, Global Edition without Pearson eText
8th Edition
Published on 19. September 2014
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978-1-292-05649-4 (ISBN)
Description
Abnormal Psychology, 8/e brings both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this title helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology. The 8th edition has been updated to include DSM-5 information throughout. The authors have integrated DSM-5 into the fabric of every chapter in a thorough, critical way, helping readers think critically about these changes and discuss the pros and cons of the DSM diagnostic systems. MyPschLab (available as additional purchase, not offered standard with this text) MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Oltmanns / Emery program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that helps students think like a explore abnormal psychology.
With MyPsychLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, simulate classic experiments and surveys, watch videos on research and applications, and explore the Visual Brain in 3-D.
With MyPsychLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, simulate classic experiments and surveys, watch videos on research and applications, and explore the Visual Brain in 3-D.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1182 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-05649-4 (9781292056494)
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Content
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of
Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Chapter 9: Personality Disorders
Chapter 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Chapter 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Chapter 12: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender
Dysphoria
Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 15: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-cycle Transitions
Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Recognizing the Presence of a Disorder
Defining Abnormal Behavior
Who Experiences Abnormal Behavior?
The Mental Health Professions
Psychopathology in Historical Context
Methods for the Scientific Study of Mental Disorders
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Brief Historical Perspective
Systems Theory
Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
Social Factors
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Biological Treatments
Psychodynamic Psychotherapies
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Humanistic Therapies
Research on Psychotherapy
Couple, Family, and Group Therapy
Specific Treatments for Specific Disorders
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Basic Issues in Classification
Classifying Abnormal Behavior
Evaluating Classification Systems
Basic Issues in Assessment
Psychological Assessment Procedures
Biological Assessment Procedures
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Course and Outcome
Frequency
Causes
Treatment
Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders
Frequency of Anxiety Disorders
Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Defining Stress
Symptoms of Stress
Diagnosis of Stres
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of
Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Chapter 9: Personality Disorders
Chapter 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Chapter 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Chapter 12: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender
Dysphoria
Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 15: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-cycle Transitions
Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Recognizing the Presence of a Disorder
Defining Abnormal Behavior
Who Experiences Abnormal Behavior?
The Mental Health Professions
Psychopathology in Historical Context
Methods for the Scientific Study of Mental Disorders
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Brief Historical Perspective
Systems Theory
Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
Social Factors
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Biological Treatments
Psychodynamic Psychotherapies
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Humanistic Therapies
Research on Psychotherapy
Couple, Family, and Group Therapy
Specific Treatments for Specific Disorders
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Basic Issues in Classification
Classifying Abnormal Behavior
Evaluating Classification Systems
Basic Issues in Assessment
Psychological Assessment Procedures
Biological Assessment Procedures
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Course and Outcome
Frequency
Causes
Treatment
Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders
Frequency of Anxiety Disorders
Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Defining Stress
Symptoms of Stress
Diagnosis of Stres