Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 4th Edition

Understanding Abnormal Behavior you with the most current research in abnormal psychology. The authors present an integrated multicultural perspective that emphasizes the influence of society and culture on the identification and treatment of disorders, giving you a well-rounded view of the field.

Special Features Include :

• Through incorporation of DSM-IV, the most up-to-date reference for metal disorders, with easy-to-use Disorder Charts based on DSM-IV criteria.
• “Thinking Critically” Section in each chapter that allow you to practice analyzing information as a clinician would.
• Increased coverage of biochemical influences on behavior, including the effects of drugs.
• Updated “First Person” easays and “Focus” sections, providing an up-close look at professionals and issues in abnormal psychology.

Features
Preface

Part 1 : The Study of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 1 : Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 2 : Biogenic and Psychogenic Models of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 3 : Behavioral, Cognitive, and Family Systems Models of Psychopathology
Chapter 4 : Assessment and Classification of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 5 : The Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology

Part 2 : Anxiety and Stress
Chapter 6 : Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 7 : Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders
Chapter 8 : Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Part 3 : Disorders Involving Conduct
Chapter 9 : Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders
Chapter 10 : Substance-Related Disorders
Chapter 11 : Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Part 4 : Severe Disorders of Mood and Thought
Chapter 12 : Mood Disorders
Chapter 13 : Suicide
Chapter 14 : Schizophrenia : Diagnosis and Symptoms
Chapter 15 : Schizophrenia : Etiology and Treatment

Part 5 : Organic and Developmental Problems
Chapter 16 : Cognitive Disorders
Chapter 17 : Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence and Mental Retardation

Part 6 : Individual, Group, and Community Intervention
Chapter 18 : Individual and Group Therapy
Chapter 19 : Community Psychology
Chapter 20 : Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology

Glossary
References
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index