Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, this book's ground-breaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. Updated with leading-edge research findings, the eighth edition draws on the expertise of David H. Barlow, V. Mark Durand, and Stefan G. Hofmann, three internationally recognized experts in clinical psychology. In ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, the authors successfully blend sophisticated research with an accessible, engaging writing style. They go beyond simply describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, exploring the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology. This comprehensive resource includes integrated case studies (95 percent from the authors' own files) and additional study tools. Also available: the MindTap® online learning experience, featuring video activities and clips of clients introduced in the book.

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 Impulse-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.

The Major Strength Of This New Edition Is The Way In Which It Continues To Lead The Market With Ground-Breaking Updates To Research Findings. Topics Include Updated Views On The Concept Of "Abnormality," New Developments In Dimensional Classification Of Mental Disorders, And Cutting-Edge Research Studies Illustrating The Difference Between Clinical And Statistical Significance.Chapter 2, "An Integrative Approach To Psychopathology," Includes Updates On The Contribution Of Genetic Factors And Recent Discoveries In Neuroscience As They Relate To Psychopathology.Chapter 5, "Anxiety, Trauma, And Stressor-Related And Obsessive-Compulsive And Related Disorders," Includes New Material On The Principles Of Extinction Learning In The Treatment Of Anxiety And Related Disorders.Chapter 7, "Mood Disorders And Suicide," Discusses The Defining Features Of The Newly Created Diagnosis Of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.New And Updated Content Includes Information On Public Health Approaches To Treating Obesity, Data On International Trends In Personality Traits, And Findings On The Neurological Effects Of Stimulant Medication. The Authors Also Cover The Neurobiological Mechanisms Of Opioid Abuse And Statistics Of Illicit Opioid Prescription, Cross-Cultural Differences In Alzheimer'S Disease (Including New Information About The Psychological Burden Of Caretakers), And Updated Research On Predictors Of Violence And Aggression.Throughout, This Edition Highlights The Latest Innovations In The Treatment Of Mental Disorders, Including Advancements In Mindfulness-Based Therapies And New Approaches To The Treatment Of Schizophrenia.Stefan G. Hofmann, An Internationally Recognized Expert In The Field Of Clinical Psychology, Joins The Author Team In This Edition.Mindtap® For Barlow, Durand, And Hofmann'S Abnormal Psychology Is A Highly Personalized, Fully Online Learning Platform That Offers A Tailored Presentation Of Your Course Curriculum. It Includes An Innovative Learning Path Where Students Will Work Through Reading Assignments, Complete Homework, And Engage With Quizzes And Assessments. Mindtap Also Includes Abnormal Psychology Videos And The Continuum Video Project, Which Features Guided Exercises Based On Video Profiles Of Mental Disorders."Student Learning Outcomes" Open Each Chapter, Assisting Instructors In Accurately Assessing And Mapping Questions Throughout The Chapter. The Outcomes Are Mapped To The Core Apa Goals (2012) And Are Integrated Throughout The Instructor Resources And Testing Program.Every Chapter In The Eighth Edition Has Been Carefully Revised To Reflect The Very Latest Research Studies On Psychological Disorders, With Hundreds Of New References Appearing For The First Time.

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