Abnormal Psychology, Global Edition + MyLab Psychology, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (November 30, 2014) © 2015

  • Thomas F. Oltmanns University of Virginia
  • Robert E. Emery University of Virginia
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Understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology

This pack contains 1 copy of Abnormal Psychology, Global Edition and 1 printed access card to MyLab Psychology.

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Abnormal Psychology, 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. Organised around the way students learn, this edition 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.

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MyLab Psychology 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 MyLab Psychology, 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.

MyLab Psychology is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Table of contents

  • 1 Introduction to Abnormal Behavior
  • 2 Paradigms and Etiology of Abnormal Behavior
  • 3 Therapeutic Techniques for Psychological Disorders
  • 4 Classification, Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
  • 5 Causes of Mood Disorders and Suicide
  • 6 Anxiety Disorders and obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • 7 Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders
  • 8 Stress, Health and Coping
  • 9 Personality Disorders: Types, Causes and Treatment
  • 10 Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment of Eating Disorders
  • 11 Substance-Related Disorders
  • 12 Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Identity Disorders
  • 13 Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders: Causes and Treatment
  • 14 Delirium and Dementia
  • 15 Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: Causes and Treatment
  • 16 Disorders of Childhood
  • 17 Adjustment Disorders
  • 18 Mental Health: Legal Perspectives

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