Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with Psychology CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card) 6th edition
ISBN:1111837295
ISBN13:9781111837297
Publisher:Cengage
Authors:V. Mark Durand, David H. Barlow
Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with Psychology CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card) Description
Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with Psychology CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card) 6 Edition In this briefer version of Durand and Barlow's widely taught text, the authors explain abnormal psychology through their standard-setting integrative approach--the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying the subject. Through this integrative approach, students learn that psychological disorders are rarely caused by a single influence, but rooted in the interaction among multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogy, and real case profiles--95 percent from the authors' own case files--provide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book. In addition, these features ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact that real people are behind the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories, and the research.