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Real Science. Real Life. Deborah Beidel, Cynthia Bulik, and Melinda Stanley take a scientist-practitioner-educator approach and help students see and understand the connection between the science and practice of abnormal psychology. This leading-edge author team, consisting of three active researchers, clinicians, and educators, take a scientist-practitioner approach emphasizing the rich blend of both the science and practice of abnormal psychology throughout the text. The developmental trajectory of each condition is discussed where appropriate and scientific findings with respect to race and gender are incorporated into discussions about each condition. Biological findings are integrated with findings from social and behavioral sciences, highlighting the complexity of abnormal behavior and how it is often influenced by a wide range of variables. The authors encourage students to look at psychological disorders along a continuum and analyze disorders in terms of whether the individual's behavior creates distress or impairs daily functioning. Importantly, an effort is made to "bring to life" the nature of these conditions by providing vivid clinical descriptions.
In addition to short descriptions used liberally throughout each chapter, a fully integrated case study is presented at the end of each chapter, again illustrating the interplay of biological, psychosocial and emotional factors. Teaching & Learning Experience *Personalize Learning -- The new MyPsychLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.*Improve Critical Thinking -- Students are encouraged to think critically about current controversial issues in the field and to consider the fine line between "normal" and "abnormal" behavior.*Engage Students -- Real cases in the text based on the authors' own clinical files along with videos of real people with psychological disorders on MyPsychLab engage students in the material and help to destigmatize disorders.*Explore Research -- Icons highlight what is know about the developmental trajectory of each condition.
Virtual Reality therapy and other topics engage students in current research and help them see the relationship between science and clinical practice.*Support Instructors -- Speaking Out video interviews featuring real people with psychological disorders, along with their family and friends, help instructors engage students both in and out of the classroom. Included on DVD, on MyPsychLab, and embedded in the PowerPoint slides, these and other resources provide extensive support for instructors. Note: MyPsychLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyPsychLab, please visit: www.mypsychlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyPsychLab (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205248421 Sample chapter and more available on our preview site! www.pearsonhighered.com/fall2011preview/#Psych Students and Instructors, find us on Facebook! Login and search for: Beidel/Bulik/Stanley, Abnormal Psychology


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IN THIS SECTION: 1. BRIEF 2. COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives Chapter 2: Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology Chapter 3: Assessment and Diagnosis Chapter 4: Anxiety Disorders Chapter 5: Somatoform, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders Chapter 6: Mood Disorders Chapter 7: Eating Disorders Chapter 8: Gender and Sexual Disorders Chapter 9: Substance Use Disorders Chapter 10: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter 11: Personality Disorders Chapter 12: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Chapter 13: Aging and Cognitive Disorders Chapter 14: Health Psychology Chapter 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior Historical Views of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment Current Views of Abnormal Behavior and Treatment Chapter 2: Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology Research in Abnormal Psychology at the Cellular Level Research in Abnormal Psychology at the Individual Level Research in Abnormal Psychology at the Group Level Research in Abnormal Psychology at the Population Level Chapter 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Clinical Assessment Assessment Instruments Diagnosis and Classification Chapter 4: Anxiety Disorders What is Anxiety? What Are the Anxiety Disorders? The Etiology of Anxiety Disorders The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Chapter 5: Somatoform, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders Somatoform Disorders Dissociative Disorders Factitious Disorder Chapter 6: Mood Disorders What are the Mood Disorders? Suicide The Etiology of Mood Disorders The Treatment of Mood Disorders Chapter 7: Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified Sex, Race, Ethnicity, and Developmental Factors The Etiology of Eating Disorders The Treatment of Eating Disorders Chapter 8: Gender and Sexual Disorders Human Sexuality Gender Identity Disorder Sexual Dysfunctions Paraphilias Chapter 9: Substance Use Disorders How Severe is the Problem? Use, Abuse, and Dependence Commonly Used "Licit" Drugs Illicit Drugs Etiology of Substance-Related Disorders Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence Chapter 10: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Psychotic Disorders Etiology of Schizophrenia Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter 11. Personality Disorders Personality trait versus Personality Disorder Personality Disorder Clusters The Etiology of Personality Disorders Chapter 12: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Mental Retardation Learning Disorders Pervasive Developmental Disorders ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Childhood Disorders of Eating, Sleeping and Elimination Chapter 13: Aging and Cognitive Disorders Symptoms and Disorders of Aging Depression and Anxiety in Later Life Substance Abuse and Psychosis in Later Life Cognitive Disorders Chapter 14: Health Psychology Health Psychology: Defining the Field The Role of Stress in Physical and Mental Health Psychology and Behavior in Medical Illness Psychology Treatments for Health-Related Conditions Chapter 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues Law, Ethics and Issues of Treatment Privacy, Confidentiality and Privilege in Abnormal Psychology Licensing and Malpractice Issues Professional Issues Research and Clinical Trials


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ISBN-13: 9780205205011
Publisher: Pearson (Pearson Education (US))
Publication date: October, 2011
Pages: 672
Dimensions: 229.00 x 276.00 x 28.00
Weight: 1520g
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: Psychology
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