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In the Third Edition of Abnormal Psychology, author William J. Ray brings together current perspectives concerning the manner in which the human mind, behavior, and experience can be understood. In addition to the traditional psychological literature, The Third Edition draws from work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics. Ray's focus is on a unification and integration of the biopsychosocial understandings of human behavior within a broader consideration of human culture, neuroscience, and language as it applies to abnormal psychology. With coverage of DSM-5, ICD, and RDoC, the fully revised Third Edition puts even greater emphasis on the range of human experiences and medical comorbidities.

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Author:   William J. Ray
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9781071808412

ISBN 10:   1071808419
Publication Date:   05 February 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface About the Author 1. An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness Understanding Psychopathology: Definitions and Key Considerations The Three Major Themes of This Book The Relation of Evolution and Culture to Psychopathology Historical Considerations in Understanding Psychopathology Discovering the Function of the Brain in Behavior and Psychopathology Care for Those With Mental Disorders Biological Approaches to Treating Mental Illness Psychological Treatment Perspectives in the Twentieth Century Summary Study Resources 2. Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology The Growing Importance of Neuroscience, Genetics, and an Evolutionary Perspective Brain Anatomy, Neurons, and Neurotransmitters How Do We Observe the Brain at Work? Neuroethics Genetics and Psychopathology Evolution and Psychopathology Summary Study Resources 3. Research Methods What Is Science? Nonexperimental Methods of Psychological Research The Experimental Method: Making It Happen Designing an Experimental Study Other Types of Experimental Designs and Research Considerations Ethics and the Scientific Experiment Summary Study Resources 4. Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders Initial Assessment and the Mental Status Exam Structured Interviews and Assessment Considerations Models of Assessment Diagnostic Considerations in Psychopathology Classification Systems for Mental Disorders Summary Study Resources 5. Childhood and Adolescent-Onset Disorders Important Aspects of Normal Child Development Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Case of ROBERT: Conduct Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Autism Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disorders Intellectual Developmental Disorder Summary Study Resources 6. Mood Disorders and Suicide Introducing Mood Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Understanding Changes in DSM-5-Grief Exception Bipolar Disorder Suicide Summary Study Resources 7. Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology Psychological Stress and Psychopathology The Physiological Mechanisms Related to Stress and Trauma The Study of Stress Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders in DSM-5 Case of VICTORIA ENGLISH: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Understanding Changes in DSM-5: PTSD Definitions in DSM-IV and DSM-5 Summary Study Resources 8. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Overview of Anxiety Disorders Major Types of Anxiety Disorders Case of ADAM CALDWELL: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Summary Study Resources 9. Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders Dissociative Disorders TWO CASE STUDIES: Depersonalization CASE OF MICHAEL BOATWRIGHT: Dissociative Amnesia Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Dissociative Disorders Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Summary Study Resources 10. Eating Disorders Overview: Feeding Disorders, Obesity, and Eating Disorders Feeding Disorders The Problem of Obesity The Major Eating Disorders Case of ANNE HART: Bulimia Nervosa Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Eating Disorders Summary Study Resources 11. Sexuality Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria Sexuality in Context Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Response Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Paraphilic Disorders Case of GEORGE NADEL: Court-Mandated Treatment for Child Pornography Possession Gender Dysphoria Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Sexual and Gender-Related Experiences Summary Study Resources 12. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Drug Use in the United States Substance Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Case of RICHARD THOMPSON: Alcohol Use Disorder Marijuana, Hallucinogens, and Opioids Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Caffeine, and Nicotine Gambling Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders Summary Study Resources 13. Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Basics: Prevalence, Course, and Symptoms Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Schizophrenia Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives on Schizophrenia Case of JAMES STERN: Schizophrenia Factors in the Development of Schizophrenia Causes and Effects: Neuroscience Findings About Schizophrenia Treating Individuals With Schizophrenia Summary Study Resources 14. Personality Disorders Personality Disorders and Personality Odd, Eccentric Personality Disorders Case of NATHAN JAMES: Schizotypal Personality Disorder Dramatic Emotional Personality Disorders Case of JIM NELSON: Mandated Treatment for Child Sexual Abuse Case of AMY JAMES: Borderline Personality Disorder Case of AMY PORTER: Histrionic Personality Disorder Case of DAWN NICHOLS: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Anxious Fearful Personality Disorders Treatment of Personality Disorders Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Personality Disorders Summary Study Resources 15. Neurocognitive Disorders Normal Cognitive Changes Related to Aging Delirium CASE OF BOBBY BALDWIN: Delirium Mild and Major Neurocognitive Disorders Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Neurocognitive Disorders Prevention, Treatment, and Support Summary Study Resources 16. The Law and Mental Health The American Legal System and the Insanity Defense Competency to Stand Trial Ethical and Legal Issues in Treatment Sexual Predator Laws Neuroscience and Evolutionary Perspectives on the Legal Aspects of Psychopathology Understanding Changes in DSM-5: Legal Issues Summary Study Resources

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William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University. He received his PhD from Vanderbilt University and was a Fellow in Medical Psychology at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. He received his undergraduate degree from Eckerd College, where he learned about the value of primary sources and the need to integrate information from a number of perspectives. As part of his clinical training, he has worked in a number of mental hospitals and clinics across the country, where he developed an appreciation of the experiences of those with mental disorders. In his career, he has served as a visiting professor and researcher at the University of Hawaii, Munster University, University of Rome, Tubingen University, and Konstanz University. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) program and was previously the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective. He has used psychophysiological and brain imaging techniques such as EEG, MEG, DTI, and fMRI to study emotionality, psychopathology, and individual differences. These studies can be found in his numerous articles, book chapters, and books. His work has been published in such journals as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Neuroscience, Psychophysiology, Physiological Reviews, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Brain Research, Biological Psychology, NeuroImage, and Clinical Neurophysiology. This work has been funded by both national and international agencies including NIH, NIMH, NASA, NATO, and the DAAD. In addition to research, teaching has been an important part of his career. His textbooks include Abnormal Psychology, Methods Toward a Psychology of Behavior and Experience, Psychophysiological Methods (with Robert Stern & Karen Quigley), Evolutionary Psychology: Neuroscience Perspectives Concerning Human Behavior and Experience, and Introduction to Psychological Science.

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