A textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the field of abnormal psychology, incorporating current research while retaining a focus on clinical description. This revised and updated edition integrates the DSM-IV taxonomy and diagnostic criteria into the discussion of the various types of disorder, while the essential features of DSM-IV are printed for ready reference on the endpapers of the volume. Numerous supplements are available to accompany the text. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR