Abnormal Psychology (3rd Edition)

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Abnormal Psychology (3rd Edition) | #9409 in Books | Pearson | 2013-07-26 | Original language: English | PDF # 1 | 10.90 x 1.10 x 9.00l, 3.45 | File type:PDF | 640 pages |

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Real Science. Real Life. Now with DSM5coverage throughout.

This leading-edge author team, consisting ofthree active researchers, clinicians, and educators, take ascientist-practitioner approach emphasizing the rich blend of boththe science and practice of abnormal psychology throughout thetext. The developmental trajectory of each condition is discussedwhere appropriate and scientific findings with respect to race andgender are incorporated into discussions about eachcondition. Biological findings are integrated with findingsfrom social and behavioral sciences, highlighting the complexity ofabnormal behavior and how it is often influenced by a wide range ofvariables. The authors encourage students to look atpsychological disorders along a continuum and analyze disorders interms of whether the individual’s behavior creates distressor impairs daily functioning. Importantly, an effort is made to“bring to life” the nature of these conditions byproviding vivid clinical descriptions. In addition to shortdescriptions used liberally throughout each chapter, a fullyintegrated case study is presented at the end of each chapter,again illustrating the interplay of biological, psychosocial andemotional factors.

The 3rd edition includes coverageof the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), with updated textreferences and examples throughout.

MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Beidel/ Bulik / Stanley program. Key learning applications includeMyPsychLab video series with new virtual case studies.

Teaching & Learning Experience

    • Personalize Learning — MyPsychLab is anonline homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helpsstudents prepare for class and instructor gauge individual andclass performance.

    • Improve Critical Thinking — Studentsare encouraged to think critically about current controversialissues in the field and to consider the fine line between“normal” and “abnormal” behavior.

    • Engage Students — Real cases in the textbased on the authors’ own clinical files along with videos ofreal people with psychological disorders on MyPsychLab engagestudents in the material and help to destigmatize disorders.

    • Explore Research — Icons highlight what isknown about the developmental trajectory of each condition. VirtualReality therapy and other topics engage students in currentresearch and help them see the relationship between science andclinical practice.

    • Support Instructors — Speaking Out videointerviews featuring real people with psychological disorders,along with their family and friends, help instructors engagestudents both in and out of the classroom. Included on DVD,on MyPsychLab, and embedded in the PowerPoint slides, these andother resources provide extensive support for instructors.

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