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Abnormal Psychology, 11/e


Abnormal Psychology, 11/e
Author(s)  Irvin G. Sarason and Barbara R. Sarason
ISBN  9789332584846
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2017
Pages  728
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 840.00
  
 
 

Abnormal Psychology, 11e, is a classic textbook that builds on the strengths of existing theoretical systems and clinical methods to provide students with a comprehensive and up-to-date real-world overview of the field of abnormal psychology. It focuses on maladaptive behavior as a product of the interaction between personal vulnerabilities and resiliencies.
 

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IRWIN G. SARASON, University of Washington


BARBARA R. SARASON, University of Washington


 

 

Chapter 1 Introduction


Chapter 2 Theoretical Perspectives on Maladaptive Behavior


Chapter 3 The Therapeutic Enterprise: Choices, Techniques, Evaluation


Chapter 4 Classification and Assessment


Chapter 5 Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behavior


Chapter 6 Bodily Maladaptations: Eating, Sleeping, and Psychophysiological


Disorders


Chapter 7 Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation


Chapter 8 Anxiety Disorders


Chapter 9 Sexual Variants and Disorders


Chapter 10 Personality Disorders


Chapter 11 Mood Disorders and Suicide


Chapter 12 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders


Chapter 13 Cognitive Impairment Disorders


Chapter 14 Substance-Related Disorders


Chapter 15 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence


Chapter 16 Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Mental Retardation


Chapter 17 Society's Response to Maladaptive Behavior"


 

 

Each chapter now begins with "What This Chapter Is About," a concise overview of what will be covered in the chapter.


• Each chapter now ends with "Our Take-Away Message," in which the authors present some personal views on the material that has been covered.


• "Vulnerability and Resilience" boxes throughout the book emphasize the concepts of vulnerability and resilience as they influence the risk of maladaptive behavior and response to therapy. The number of "Vulnerability and Resilience" boxes has been increased in this edition to strengthen the theme.


• Material on current issues and research, e.g., brain plasticity and neurogenesis, the effects of drugs on bodily systems, the effects of 9/11 on New York City residents and other people, the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in mood disorders, and more, have been included.


• Numerous brief cases have been incorporated in the text, which include first-person accounts that illustrate the experience of mental illness, as well as the nature and challenges of clinical practice and clinically-relevant research.


• New case material has also been added on PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and transsexualism.


 

 
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