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• NEW! Renowned in their field, the authors bring sophisticated research and clinical experience to every chapter of this new edition. Thoroughly updated, it includes several hundred new references. For example, it cites a study by Caspi (2003), which demonstrates how genetic makeup and the effects of early childhood experiences interact to determine whether stress during adulthood will result in depressive episodes. Other updates include new information in the assessment chapter about the use of neuroimaging and psychophysiological assessments, as well as the use of interactive televideo to conduct neuropsychological assessments. There is a brand new section on impulse control disorders such as kleptomania and pyromania.

• Case studies featuring real clients are incorporated into the flow of the text, providing a realistic context for the scientific research in the book. These case studies ensure that students never lose sight of the fact that beyond the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories, and the research, there are the people struggling with these disorders.

• Unlike texts that take a single-cause, single-treatment approach, Barlow and Durand and Barlow cover treatment in each chapter. Frequently, a single case is carried throughout the discussion of each disorder, including coverage of treatment issues and outcomes.

• Disorder chapters begin with a description of the disorder, followed by a definition, a real-life case, the progression of the disorder, and multiple causes and treatments.

• More "Concept Checks" have been added at regular intervals throughout the chapter, providing additional help to students to monitor their progress following major sections. In addition, a one-page "Chapter Quiz" ends every chapter, providing a practice exam of key chapter content, serving as a free mini-study guide built into the book.

• This text features substantial, cutting-edge coverage of prevention. The authors discuss a variety of topics that will pique students' interest--for example, how to prevent eating disorders, sleep disorders, substance abuse and dependence, suicide, antisocial disorders in children, and more.

• This modern, integrative text by top-notch authors with academic and clinical expertise provides an introduction to abnormal psychology that reflects where the discipline is today! The text now covers the updated DSM-IV-TR, describes the preliminary planning for DSM-V, provides new coverage of such topics as Non-Genomic Inheritance of Behavior (Chapter 2), and offers the latest research on specific disorders and their treatment.

• Real case studies, collected mostly from the author's own clinical experience, are incorporated throughout the book.. From "Judy: The Girl Who Fainted at the Sight of Blood" in Chapter 1 to "Jane: Funny, Smart and Desperate" in Chapter 6, to "Ryan: The Thrill Seeker" in Chapter 11 to "Timmy: The Boy Who Looked Right Through You" in Chapter 13, the psychological disorders of real people are illuminated to bring home the message that abnormal psychology is about "us" rather than "them."

• The authors thoroughly cover cultural and gender factors as they relate to abnormal behavior. Not only is new material highlighted in a "Theme Index" in the Preface, but a description of how cultural beliefs and practices--such as voodoo, mind reading, and speaking in tongues--can lead to misdiagnoses of personality disorders (e.g., schizotypal personality disorder) has been included in Chapter 11, "Personality Disorders."

• Two-page "Visual Summaries" at the end of each disorder chapter provide a conceptual reinforcement of the integrative approach and key chapter content.

• NEW! Providing detailed information on the revision status of the DSM-V, this edition shares the revision's research agenda to more carefully examine the definitions of mental disorders, report on the research groups that are being formed, provide extended coverage of the current status of the revision, and give information on the manual's probable shift from a categorical approach to a more dimensional one. As an example of this shift, the authors present a proposed multi-axial system that would take the place of the DSM-IV manual's current one.

• NEW! This edition expands on the prevention theme that was introduced in the previous edition.

• NEW! Chapter 2 has been extensively rewritten to incorporate rapidly emerging developments in research on the interaction of genes and environments--highlighting the importance of these two factors in the development of psychological disorders.

• NEW! This edition offers increased coverage of cultural differences in the expression of disorders. For example, the authors show how panic disorders are expressed differently across various Asian cultures, and how social phobia is expressed in Japan. The authors provide substantial literature review on this topic. For example, they cover Sapolsky's recent work with the Masai.

• NEW! Section headings have been updated to improve the flow of the text and to create clear "signposts" throughout the chapters to help students prioritize the information presented. In addition, "Concept Checks" now appear consistently at the end of every major chapter section.

• NEW! In every disorder chapter, two-page "Visual Summaries" spreads illustrate the major diagnostic symptoms, causes, and treatments of each disorder. Reflecting the authors' integrative approach, the "Visual Summaries" have been updated to include more life-like renderings so that students can better relate to the concepts summaries presented.

• NEW! The "From the Inside" feature now begins with quotes from the autobiographical writings of individuals with disorders, helping to further stress the importance of the real people who struggle to cope with psychological disorders.

• NEW! A FREE Abnormal Psychology Live CD-ROM 2.5 accompanies the text! This interactive student CD-ROM features real clients talking candidly about what it is like to live with a psychological disorder, archival footage of patient interviews, and audio and visual complements to the text's coverage of the integrative approach. Each video has associated questions for students to give their responses.

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with CD-ROM) 4th Edition V. Mark Durand University of South Florida, St. Petersburg David H. Barlow Boston University Published by Wadsworth Publishing CB 2006 ISBN/ISSN: 0-534-60575-3 ISBN - 13: 978-0-534-60575-9 List Price: 146.95, Your Price: 132.26 Status: Available # Pages: 702 Dimensions: 8 1/2 X 11 INCHES

Description: ESSENTIALS OF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY is the perfect text to help you succeed in your abnormal psychology course! Shorter and easier than other textbooks for the course, this textbook shows you how psychological disorders are rooted in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. You can test your understanding of topics with the text's built-in concept checks and chapter quizzes. Then, take advantage of Abnormal PsychologyNow, our web-based intelligent study system that creates a personalized study plan for you that will save you hours of study time by helping you focus on areas that you struggle with. Packaged with the text is the ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY LIVE CD-ROM which provides real case profiles - 95 percent from the authors' own case files - to give you a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book.
Benefits: • NEW! Renowned in their field, the authors bring sophisticated research and clinical experience to every chapter of this new edition. Thoroughly updated, it includes several hundred new references. For example, it cites a study by Caspi (2003), which demonstrates how genetic makeup and the effects of early childhood experiences interact to determine whether stress during adulthood will result in depressive episodes. Other updates include new information in the assessment chapter about the use of neuroimaging and psychophysiological assessments, as well as the use of interactive televideo to conduct neuropsychological assessments. There is a brand new section on impulse control disorders such as kleptomania and pyromania. • Case studies featuring real clients are incorporated into the flow of the text, providing a realistic context for the scientific research in the book. These case studies ensure that students never lose sight of the fact that beyond the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories, and the research, there are the people struggling with these disorders. • Unlike texts that take a single-cause, single-treatment approach, Barlow and Durand and Barlow cover treatment in each chapter. Frequently, a single case is carried throughout the discussion of each disorder, including coverage of treatment issues and outcomes. • Disorder chapters begin with a description of the disorder, followed by a definition, a real-life case, the progression of the disorder, and multiple causes and treatments. • More "Concept Checks" have been added at regular intervals throughout the chapter, providing additional help to students to monitor their progress following major sections. In addition, a one-page "Chapter Quiz" ends every chapter, providing a practice exam of key chapter content, serving as a free mini-study guide built into the book. • This text features substantial, cutting-edge coverage of prevention. The authors discuss a variety of topics that will pique students' interest--for example, how to prevent eating disorders, sleep disorders, substance abuse and dependence, suicide, antisocial disorders in children, and more. • This modern, integrative text by top-notch authors with academic and clinical expertise provides an introduction to abnormal psychology that reflects where the discipline is today! The text now covers the updated DSM-IV-TR, describes the preliminary planning for DSM-V, provides new coverage of such topics as Non-Genomic Inheritance of Behavior (Chapter 2), and offers the latest research on specific disorders and their treatment. • Real case studies, collected mostly from the author's own clinical experience, are incorporated throughout the book.. From "Judy: The Girl Who Fainted at the Sight of Blood" in Chapter 1 to "Jane: Funny, Smart and Desperate" in Chapter 6, to "Ryan: The Thrill Seeker" in Chapter 11 to "Timmy: The Boy Who Looked Right Through You" in Chapter 13, the psychological disorders of real people are illuminated to bring home the message that abnormal psychology is about "us" rather than "them." • The authors thoroughly cover cultural and gender factors as they relate to abnormal behavior. Not only is new material highlighted in a "Theme Index" in the Preface, but a description of how cultural beliefs and practices--such as voodoo, mind reading, and speaking in tongues--can lead to misdiagnoses of personality disorders (e.g., schizotypal personality disorder) has been included in Chapter 11, "Personality Disorders." • Two-page "Visual Summaries" at the end of each disorder chapter provide a conceptual reinforcement of the integrative approach and key chapter content. • NEW! Providing detailed information on the revision status of the DSM-V, this edition shares the revision's research agenda to more carefully examine the definitions of mental disorders, report on the research groups that are being formed, provide extended coverage of the current status of the revision, and give information on the manual's probable shift from a categorical approach to a more dimensional one. As an example of this shift, the authors present a proposed multi-axial system that would take the place of the DSM-IV manual's current one. • NEW! This edition expands on the prevention theme that was introduced in the previous edition. • NEW! Chapter 2 has been extensively rewritten to incorporate rapidly emerging developments in research on the interaction of genes and environments--highlighting the importance of these two factors in the development of psychological disorders. • NEW! This edition offers increased coverage of cultural differences in the expression of disorders. For example, the authors show how panic disorders are expressed differently across various Asian cultures, and how social phobia is expressed in Japan. The authors provide substantial literature review on this topic. For example, they cover Sapolsky's recent work with the Masai. • NEW! Section headings have been updated to improve the flow of the text and to create clear "signposts" throughout the chapters to help students prioritize the information presented. In addition, "Concept Checks" now appear consistently at the end of every major chapter section. • NEW! In every disorder chapter, two-page "Visual Summaries" spreads illustrate the major diagnostic symptoms, causes, and treatments of each disorder. Reflecting the authors' integrative approach, the "Visual Summaries" have been updated to include more life-like renderings so that students can better relate to the concepts summaries presented. • NEW! The "From the Inside" feature now begins with quotes from the autobiographical writings of individuals with disorders, helping to further stress the importance of the real people who struggle to cope with psychological disorders. • NEW! A FREE Abnormal Psychology Live CD-ROM 2.5 accompanies the text! This interactive student CD-ROM features real clients talking candidly about what it is like to live with a psychological disorder, archival footage of patient interviews, and audio and visual complements to the text's coverage of the integrative approach. Each video has associated questions for students to give their responses.