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Abnormal psychology : an integrative approach / David H. Barlow, Boston University, V. Mark Durand, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg.

By: Barlow, David H.
Contributor(s): Durand, Vincent Mark.
Stamford, Connecticut : Cengage Learning, ©2015Edition: Seventh edition.Description: 1 volume, 587 p. (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9781285755618 (student edition); 1285755618 (student edition); 9781285761343 (looseleaf edition); 285761340 (looseleaf edition).Subject(s): Abnormal psychology | Psychology, Pathological -- Textbooks | Mental illness -- TextbooksDDC classification: 616.89/B24 Other classification: CAS
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 and 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 impulsive-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.
Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 and 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 impulsive-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.

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.

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