Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781319170301
Publisert
2018-02-22
Utgave
10. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Forfatter
Biographical note
Ronald Comer has been a professor in Princeton University’s Department of Psychology for the past 27 years and has served as Director of Clinical Psychology Studies for most of that time. He is also currently the director of the department’s undergraduate program.
Jonathan Comer is a professor of psychology at Florida International University, where he also directs the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Program.
For the latest edition of this comprehensive core textbook, Ron Comer is joined by Jonathan Comer who brings his special expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioural research, and technology-driven treatment. The authors are skilled at communicating the complexities of abnormal psychology, speaking to the concerns of students, and portraying the real human impact of psychological disorders.With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and remarkably inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this textbook is widely adopted on abnormal psychology courses and shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today.The book can be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.
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Abnormal Psychology in Science and Clinical Practice.- 1. Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present.- 2. Research in Abnormal Psychology.- 3. Models of Abnormality.- 4. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment.- Problems of Anxiety and Mood.- 5. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders.- 6. Disorders of Trauma and Stress.- 7. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders.- 8. Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders.- 9. Suicide.- Problems of the Mind and Body.- 10. Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms.- 11. Eating Disorders.- 12. Substance Use and Addictive Disorders.- 13. Disorders of Sex and Gender.- 14. Schizophrenia.- 15. Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders.- Life-Span Problems.- 16. Personality Disorders.- 17. Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents.- 18. Disorders of Aging and Cognition.- Conclusion.- 19. Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession.
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Eye-catching infographics that provide visual representations of data to help students recognize trends and patterns and make connections between related topicsPsychWatch boxes that explore the effect of culture on mental disorder and treatmentTrending boxes focusing on hot topics that are trending or current in abnormal psychologyMindTech sections that look at the impact of technology on both the diagnosis and manifestation of mental illness in today's worldInteractive case studies (In LaunchPad) - students take on the role of clinical psychologist, engaging with online "clients" to identify psychological disorders (based on DSM-5 criteria) and think critically about diagnosis and treatment optionsNew_to_this_editionEnhanced coverage of the biological model throughout the bookEnhanced models sections combining the behavioural and cognitive treatments for psychological disorders into a coherent and nuanced modelIntroduction of the developmental psychopathology perspective throughout the book
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781319170301
Publisert
2018-02-22
Utgave
10. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Forfatter
Biographical note
Ronald Comer has been a professor in Princeton University’s Department of Psychology for the past 27 years and has served as Director of Clinical Psychology Studies for most of that time. He is also currently the director of the department’s undergraduate program.
Jonathan Comer is a professor of psychology at Florida International University, where he also directs the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Program.