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Understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology Request a digital sample - for educators Abnormal Psychology, brings both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organised around the way students learn, this edition helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology. The 8th edition has been updated to include DSM-5 information throughout. The authors have integrated DSM-5 into the fabric of every chapter in a thorough, critical way, helping readers think critically about these changes and discuss the pros and cons of the DSM diagnostic systems. Samples Preview sample pages from Abnormal Psychology, Global Edition >

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Author:   Thomas Oltmanns ,  Robert Emery ,  Robert Emery ,  Robert Emery
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.360kg
ISBN:  

9781292019635

ISBN 10:   1292019638
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   15 May 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 2: Causes of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 3: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Chapter 7: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders Chapter 8: Stress and Physical Health Chapter 9: Personality Disorders Chapter 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders Chapter 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 12: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 15: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood Chapter 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-cycle Transitions Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law

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