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Authored by award-winning teacher and noted researcher Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, this text blends cutting-edge research in psychopathology with compassion for people who suffer from psychological disorders. Capturing the excitement of major advances in biological and psychosocial research and treatment alternatives, Abnormal Psychology Media and Research Update imparts a true enthusiasm for and appreciation of scientific investigation. The author’s scientific and caring approach, combined with strong study tools, has won accolades from instructors and students alike. This Media and Research Update includes Faces Interactive Case Studies, which link information about disorders covered in the text to Face Interactive Online, integrating the audio visual resources to the written text. The text continues to place great emphasis on an integrated approach to abnormal psychology, on making biological information clear to students, and on providing a strong focus on empirical research and diversity. Students that choose the VitalBook version of this title have access to powerful digital learning tools. Students can share notes with others, customize the appearance and layout of the content, and organize all their digital course materials from a single program. VitalSource is a downloadable eBook. Students can install their eBook on up to two machines. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability.
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Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Chapter 1 Looking at Abnormality
- Chapter 2 Contemporary Theories of Abnormality
- Chapter 3 The Research Endeavor
- Chapter 4 Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality
- Chapter 5 Treatments for Abnormality
- Chapter 6 Stress Disorders and Health Psychology
- Chapter 7 Anxiety Disorders
- Chapter 8 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
- Chapter 9 Mood Disorders
- Chapter 10 Suicide
- Chapter 11 Schizophrenia
- Chapter 12 Personality Disorders
- Chapter 13 Childhood Disorders
- Chapter 14 Cognitive Disorders and Life-Span Issues
- Chapter 15 Eating Disorders
- Chapter 16 Sexual Disorders
- Chapter 17 Substance-Related Disorders
- Chapter 18 Mental Health and the Law
- GLOSSARY
- REFERENCES
- CREDITS
- NAME INDEX
- SUBJECT INDEX
