Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World /

Nevid S Jeffrey

Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World / Jeffrey S. Nevid, Spencer A. Rathus,& Beverly Greene - 10th ed. - India : Pearson , 2020. - 688p. : ill ;

Introduction and Methods of Research:
Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior and Methods of Treatment:
Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior:
Stress-Related Disorders:
Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders:
Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health:
Mood Disorders and Suicide:
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders:
Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders:
Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality:
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders:
Personality Disorders and Impulse-Control Disorders:
Childhood and Adolescent Disorders:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
Aging and Psychological Disorders:
Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology:

This textbook provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of abnormal psychology, focusing on understanding psychological disorders within the context of a constantly evolving world. It aims to offer a balanced perspective, integrating various theoretical approaches to explain the causes, symptoms, and treatments of different psychological conditions.

The book is typically used in college-level abnormal psychology courses and is praised for its organized, detailed, and easy-to-read style. It aims to make complex topics accessible to students and often includes objectives and sufficient sources to support the material.

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Abnormal psychology
Psychopathology
Mental illness

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