Synopses & Reviews
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, Seventh Edition, is the perfect book to help you succeed in your abnormal psychology course! Authors Barlow and Durand show you how psychological disorders are rooted in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. You can test your understanding of topics with the text's built-in concept checks and chapter quizzes.
Synopsis
Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, David Barlow and V. Mark Durand's groundbreaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. In this Seventh Edition of their proven ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, Barlow and Durand successfully blend sophisticated research and an accessible writing style with the most widely recognized method of discussing psychopathology. Going beyond simply describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, the authors explore the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogical elements, integrated case studies (95 percent from the authors' own files), video clips of clients, and additional study tools make this text the most complete learning resource available. For instructors, an Instructor's Resource Manual, Test Bank, and a wide selection of videos are available to use when teaching the course. MindTap for Barlow and Durand's _Abnormal Psychology_ is a highly personalized, fully online learning platform which offers a tailored presentation of your course curriculum. It includes an innovative learning path where students will complete reading assignments, annotate their readings, complete homework, and engage with quizzes and assessments. It also features Abnormal Psychology Videos and the Continuum Video Project.
About the Author
David H. Barlow is an internationally recognized expert and leader in clinical psychology, having pioneered many treatments and investigations in anxiety and mood disorders. Currently Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University, Dr. Barlow is also founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, one of the largest research clinics of its kind in the world. Previously, he was distinguished professor at State University of New York at Albany. From 1975 to 1979, he was professor of psychiatry and psychology at Brown University, where he also founded the clinical psychology internship program. From 1969 to 1975, he was professor of psychiatry at the University of Mississippi, where he founded the Medical School psychology residency program. Dr. Barlow received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, his M.A. from Boston College, and his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association and is a fellow of the American Psychological Society.
Table of Contents
1. Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context. 2. An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology. 3. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis. 4. Research Methods. 5. Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. 6. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders. 7. Mood Disorders and Suicide. 8. Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders. 9. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology. 10. Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria. 11. Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders. 12. Personality Disorders. 13. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders. 14. Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 15. Neurocognitive Disorders. 16. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues.