Synopses & Reviews
'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 authors 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.'
About the Author
Susan -Hoeksema is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Yale University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nolen-Hoeksema has won numerous awards for her research on depression, including the David Shakow Early Career Award from the American Psychology Association, the Leadership Award from the Committee on Women of the American Psychological Association, and Research Career Award from the National Institute of Mental Health. Recent books by Dr. Nolen-Hoeksema include Women Who Think Too Much (2003), Coping with Loss (1999), and Depression in Children and Adolescents (in press). Dr. Nolen-Hoeksema has taught Abnormal Psychology at the University of Michigan and at Stanford University, and has won multiple awards for her teaching. She currently carries on an active program of research on psychosocial factors in depression.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS IN BRIEF 1. Looking at Abnormality 2. Contemporary Theories of Abnormality 3. The Research Endeavor 4. Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality 5. Treatments for Abnormality 6. Stress Disorders and Health Psychology 7. Anxiety Disorders 8. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders 9. Mood Disorders 10. Suicide 11. Schizophrenia 12. Personality Disorders 13. Childhood Disorders 14. Cognitive Disorders and Life-Span Issues 15. Eating Disorders 16. Sexual Disorders 17. Substance-Related Disorders 18. Mental Health and the Law Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index CONTENTS Preface About the Author 1. Looking at Abnormality Extraordinary People--Clifford Beers: A Mind That Found Itself / Defining Abnormality / Historical Perspectives on Abnormality / The Emergence of Modern Perspectives / Modern Mental-Health Care / Professions Within Abnormal Psychology / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 2. Contemporary Theories of Abnormality Extraordinary People--Albert Ellis: The Phobic Psychologist / Biological Approaches / Psychological Approaches / Social and Interpersonal Approaches / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 3. The Research Endeavor Extraordinary People--The Old Order Amish of Pennsylvania / The Scientific Method / Case Studies / Correlational Studies / Epidemiological Studies / Experimental Studies / Cross-Cultural Research / Meta-Analysis / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 4. Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality Extraordinary People--Michael J. Fox: Lucky Man / Gathering Information / Assessment Tools / Problems in Assessment / Diagnosis / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 5. Treatments for Abnormality Extraordinary People--The Inside Story on Coping with Schizophrenia / Biological Treatments / Psychological Therapies / Interpersonal and Social Approaches / Evaluating Treatments / Special Issues in Treating Children / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 6. Stress Disorders and Health Psychology Extraordinary People--Norman Cousins: Healing with Laughter / Physiological Responses to Stress / Sleep and Health / Personality and Health / Interventions To Improve Health / Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 7. Anxiety Disorders Extraordinary People--Marc Summers: Everything in Its Place / Panic Disorder / Phobias / Generalized Anxiety Disorder / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Social Approaches to the Anxiety Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 8. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Extraordinary People--Anna O. / Somatoform Disorders / Dissociative Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 9. Mood Disorders Extraordinary People--Kay Redfield Jamison: An Unquiet Mind / Unipolar Depression / Bipolar Mood Disorders / Biological Theories of Mood Disorders / Psychological Theories of Mood Disorders / Social Perspectives on Mood Disorders / Mood Disorders Treatments / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 10. Suicide Extraordinary People--William Styron: Darkness Visible / Defining and Measuring Suicide / Understanding Suicide / Treating and Preventing Suicidal Tendencies / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 11. Schizophrenia Extraordinary People--John Nash: A Beautiful Mind / Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prognosis of Schizophrenia / Biological Theories of Schizophrenia / Psychosocial Perspectives on Schizophrenia / Treatments for Schizophrenia / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 12. Personality Disorders Extraordinary People--Temple Grandin: Thinking in Pictures / Behavior Disorders / Separation Anxiety Disorder / Elimination Disorders / Disorders of Cognitive, Motor, and Communication Skills / Mental Retardation / Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 14. Cognitive Disorders and Life-Span Issues Extraordinary People--Iris Murdoch: Elegy for Iris / Dementia / Delirium / Amnesia / Mental Disorders in Later Life / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 15. Eating Disorders Extraordinary People--Diana, Princess of Wales / Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa / Binge-Eating Disorder / Understanding Eating Disorders / Treatments for Eating Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 16. Sexual Disorders Extraordinary People--David Reimer: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl / Sexual Dysfunctions / Paraphilias / Gender Identity Disorder / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 17. Substance-Related Disorders Extraordinary People--Celebrity Drug Users / Society and Substance Use / Definitions of Substance-Related Disorders / Depressants / Stimulants / Opioids / Hallucinogens and PCP / Cannabis / Club Drugs / Theories of Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence / Treatments for Substance-Related Disorders / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms 18. Mental Health and the Law Extraordinary People--One Family's Struggle with Schizophrenia and the "System" / Judgments About People Accused of Crimes / Involuntary Commitment and Civil Rights / Clinicians' Duties to Clients and Society / Chapter Integration / Extraordinary People: Follow-Up / Chapter Summary / Key Terms Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index