Abnormal Psychology, Seventh Edition
Gerald C. Davison, University of Southern California
John M. Neale, State University of New York-Stony Brook
626 Pages, Cloth, ISBN: 0-471-11122-8, © 1998.
Book Summary
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Book Summary
Appropriate for a one semester or quarter course at a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level, this book provides an introduction to abnormal psychology, addressing the causes of psychopathology and issues of treatment and prevention of abnormal behavior. Through six editions, Abnormal Psychology has earned a solid reputation for its scientific approach, comprehensive research and impeccable scholarship. To avoid an encyclopedic presentation of conclusions that might overwhelm students, the authors critique research findings and, in turn, encourage students to think critically. Disorders are discussed around a balanced framework of the four perspectives--biological, psychoanalytic, learning and cognitive.
New to This Edition
New chapter on "Eating Disorders," a topic that is of great interest to students at this age. The three developmental chapters from the previous edition are now streamlined into two. One chapter focuses on children, and includes learning disabilities, while the other chapter covers aging. The two chapters on sexuality have been reorganized and condensed into a single chapter on sexual disorders. The text has been edited to make it more accessible without lowering the level. Changes have been made in terms of diction and syntax. Stronger emphasis on cultural factors. New material throughout on the ever-increasing data on the biological bases of disorders, especially depression and schizophrenia. Current information on HIV/AIDS, emphasizing the psychological factors in infection, prevention and treatment. New design that is more open and appealing.
Unique Features
Provides a framework for evaluating research evidence. Students are presented with more than just the conclusions of psychological research. They learn how the research outcome was impacted by the selection of a particular scientific methodology, and consider what other methodologies might have been used. All of the disorder chapters include the biological basis for the disorder in the chapter as well as treatments for the disorder. Most pathology chapters begin with a case study, 80% of which are based on the author's own work, to engage students' interest. Integrated coverage of the impact of cultural and gender differences on abnormal behavior and therapy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part One: Introduction and Basic Issues
1. Introduction: Historical and Scientific Considerations
2. Current Paradigms in Psychopathology and Therapy
3. Classification and Diagnosis
4. Clinical Assessment Procedures
5. Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal BehaviorPart Two: Psychological Disorders
6. Anxiety Disorders
7. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
8. Psychophysiological Disorders
9. Eating Disorders
10. Mood Disorders
11. Schizophrenia
12. Substance Use Disorders
13. Personality Disorders
14. Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions
Part Three: Life-Span Developmental Disorders
15. Disorders of Childhood
16. Disorders of Aging
Part Four: Intervention and Legal and Ethical Issues
17. Insight Therapies
18. Cognitive and Behavior Therapies
19. Group, Couples, and Family Therapy and Community Psychology
20. Legal and Ethical IssuesAncillaries
Instructor's Manual Test Bank, Transparencies, Microtest (IBM 5.25"), Microtest (IBM 3.5"), Microtest (MAC), Study Guide Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, 3e (w/Thomas Oltmanns), Readings in Abnormal Psychology (w/Jill Hooley), Annenberg/CPB "The World of Abnormal Psychology" Video Series, New video tape series highlighting illnesses, treatments and related issues CD-ROM
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