Abnormal Psychology, 18th edition

The eTextbook for Abnormal Psychology provides an engaging, comprehensive introduction to the primary psychological disorders, with DSM-5 coverage throughout. Authors Jill Hooley, Matthew Nock and James Butcher focus on the individuals at the heart of the study of abnormal psychology. This biopsychosocial approach helps you understand the holistic context in which abnormalities of behavior occur.

The 18th Edition covers the most up-to-date topics in the field, including gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorders and the latest applications of brain imaging techniques. This title includes the following key features.

• Developments in Research, Developments in Thinking and Developments in Practice features highlight current events and the latest research methodologies and findings.
• The World Around Us features highlight contemporary issues such as binge drinking in college.
• Unresolved Issues features demonstrate how far we have come and how far we have yet to go in our understanding of psychological disorders.
• Thinking Critically about DSM-5 boxes introduce the revised DSM and encourage you to consider the implications of the changes.
• Extensive case studies profile individuals with various disorders from diverse backgrounds who have much in common with all of us.
• Detailed coverage of the new National Institute of Mental Health Research Domain Criteria (or “RDoC”) approach helps you understand this framework which plays a central role in research on abnormal psychology.

By exploring the newest and most relevant research findings in this ever-changing field, Abnormal Psychology provides an engaging, comprehensive overview of the discipline.

Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2020

ISBN-13: 9780137554676

Subject: Psychology

Category: Abnormal Psychology