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It's not about "them", it's about all of us.
Abnormal Psychology, 8/e brings both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this title helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology.
The 8th edition has been updated to include DSM-5 information throughout. The authors have integrated DSM-5 into the fabric of every chapter in a thorough, critical way, helping readers think critically about these changes and discuss the pros and cons of the DSM diagnostic systems.
MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Oltmanns / Emery program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that helps students think like a explore abnormal psychology. With MyPsychLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, simulate classic experiments and surveys, watch videos on research and applications, and explore the Visual Brain in 3-D.
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Abnormal Psychology, 8/e brings both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this title helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology.
The 8th edition has been updated to include DSM-5 information throughout. The authors have integrated DSM-5 into the fabric of every chapter in a thorough, critical way, helping readers think critically about these changes and discuss the pros and cons of the DSM diagnostic systems.
MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Oltmanns / Emery program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that helps students think like a explore abnormal psychology. With MyPsychLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, simulate classic experiments and surveys, watch videos on research and applications, and explore the Visual Brain in 3-D.
This title is available in a variety of formats digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more.
0205997945 / 9780205997947 Abnormal Psychology Plus NEW MyPsychLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
Package consists of: 0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
0205970745 / 9780205970742 Abnormal Psychology
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About the Author
Thomas F. Oltmanns is the Edgar James Swift Professor of Psychology in Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is also Director of Clinical Training in Psychology. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He was previously a faculty member in the psychology departments at Indiana University (1976 to 1986) and at the University of Virginia (1986 to 2003). He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Psychological Science, served as President of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology in 1993, and is President-elect of the Society for Research in Psychopathology. Undergraduate students at UVa recognized his teaching by selecting him to receive the “Outstanding Professor Award” in 1997 and 2002. His early research was concerned with the role of cognitive and emotional factors in schizophrenia. His lab is currently conducting a large, prospective study of the trajectory of personality disorders in middle-aged and older adults. His other books include Schizophrenia (1980), written with John Neale; Delusional Beliefs (1988), edited with Brendan Maher; and Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology (8th edition, 2009), written with Michele Martin.
Robert E. Emery is Professor of Psychology, Director of the Center for Children, Families, and the Law, and an associate faculty member of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. He also served as Director of Clinical Training for nine years. He received a B.A. from Brown University in 1974 and a Ph.D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1982. His research focuses on family conflict, children’s mental health, and associated legal issues, and he has authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters. His awards include a “Citation Classic” from the Institute for Scientific Information, an Outstanding Research Publication Award from the American Associate for Marriage and Family Therapy, the Distinguished Researcher Award from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and several awards and award nominations for his three books on divorce: Marriage, Divorce and Children’s Adjustment (2nd ed., 1998, Sage Publications), Renegotiating Family Relationships: Divorce, Child Custody, and Mediation (1994, Guilford Press), and The Truth about Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive (2004, Viking). His current research is on genetically informed (twin) studies of the effects of major changes in family environments, including divorce, harsh parenting, early menarche, and teen pregnancy.
Table of Contents
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of
Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Chapter 9: Personality Disorders
Chapter 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Chapter 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Chapter 12: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender
Dysphoria
Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 15: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-cycle Transitions
Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior
Recognizing the Presence of a Disorder
Defining Abnormal Behavior
Who Experiences Abnormal Behavior?
The Mental Health Professions
Psychopathology in Historical Context
Methods for the Scientific Study of Mental Disorders
Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior
Brief Historical Perspective
Systems Theory
Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
Social Factors
Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Biological Treatments
Psychodynamic Psychotherapies
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Humanistic Therapies
Research on Psychotherapy
Couple, Family, and Group Therapy
Specific Treatments for Specific Disorders
Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Basic Issues in Classification
Classifying Abnormal Behavior
Evaluating Classification Systems
Basic Issues in Assessment
Psychological Assessment Procedures
Biological Assessment Procedures
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Course and Outcome
Frequency
Causes
Treatment
Suicide
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders
Frequency of Anxiety Disorders
Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders,
and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health
Defining Stress
Symptoms of Stress
Diagnosis of Stress and Physical Illness
Psychological Factors and Some Familiar Illnesses
Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 9: Personality Disorders
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Frequency
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Chapter 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Symptoms of Anorexia
Symptoms of Bulimia
Diagnosis of Feeding and Eating Disorders
Frequency of Anorexia and Bulimia
Causes of Anorexia and Bulimia
Treatment of Anorexia
Treatment of Bulimia
Prevention of Eating Disorders
Chapter 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Dysphoria
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Frequency
Causes
Treatment
Gambling Disorder
Chapter 12: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender
Dysphoria
Sexual Dysfunctions
Paraphilic Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Frequency
Causes
Treatment
Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
Symptoms
Frequency of Delirium and Major Neurocognitive Disorders
Causes
Treatment and Management
Chapter 15: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intellectual Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood
Externalizing Disorders
Internalizing and Other Disorders
Chapter 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-cycle Transitions
Symptoms
The Transition to Adulthood
Family Transitions
The Transition to Later Life
Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
Mental Illness and Criminal Responsibility
Civil Commitment
Mental Health and Family Law
Professional Responsibilities and the Law