Not So Abnormal Psychology

Not So Abnormal Psychology
Author: Ronald B. Miller
Publisher: APA Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781433820212

The personal allure of a behavioral science -- The social, political, historical, and philosophical context -- Theoretical models of abnormal psychology : approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and development -- Psychological suffering in childhood -- Anxiety and related forms of suffering -- Depression, suicide, and anorexia -- Personality patterns that engender suffering -- Schizophrenia : psychiatry's poster child.

When Rabbit Howls

When Rabbit Howls
Author: Truddi Chase
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1990-04-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1101666625

A woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder reveals her harrowing journey from abuse to recovery in this #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography written by her own multiple personalities. Successful, happily married Truddi Chase began therapy hoping to find the reasons behind her extreme anxiety, mood swings, and periodic blackouts. What emerged from her sessions was terrifying: Truddi’s mind and body were inhabited by the Troops—ninety-two individual voices that emerged to shield her from her traumatizing childhood. For years the Troops created a world where she could hide from the pain of the ritualized sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her own stepfather—abuse that began when she was only two years old. It was a past that Truddi didn’t even know existed, until she and her therapist took a journey to where the nightmare began... Written by the Troops themselves, When Rabbit Howls is told by the very alter-egos who stayed with Truddi Chase, watched over her, and protected her. What they reveal is a spellbinding descent into a personal hell—and an ultimate, triumphant deliverance for the woman they became.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Author: Amy Wenzel
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 4200
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1506353223

Abnormal and clinical psychology courses are offered in psychology programs at universities worldwide, but the most recent major encyclopedia on the topic was published many years ago. Although general psychology handbooks and encyclopedias include essays on abnormal and clinical psychology, such works do not provide students with an accessible reference for understanding the full scope of the field. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology, a 7-volume, A-Z work (print and electronic formats), will be such an authoritative work. Its more than 1,400 entries will provide information on fundamental approaches and theories, various mental health disorders, assessment tools and psychotherapeutic interventions, and the social, legal, and cultural frameworks that have contributed to debates in abnormal and clinical psychology. Key features include: 1,400 signed articles contained in 7 volumes and available in choice of print and/or electronic formats Although organized A-to-Z, front matter includes a Reader’s Guide grouping related entries thematically Back matter includes a Chronology, Resource Guide, Bibliography, and detailed Index Entries conclude with References/Further Readings and Cross-References to related entries The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References between and among entries all combine to provide robust search-and-browse features in the electronic version.

Seeing Both Sides

Seeing Both Sides
Author: Scott O. Lilienfeld
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1995
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book of readings by renowned specialists presents the pros and cons of 19 issues that have been persistently controversial in the field of abnormal psychology. Each presentation begins with a thoughtful and engaging introduction by Lilienfeld, followed by two readings that adopt conflicting--and in some cases diametrically opposed--perspectives on the issue being debated.

Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology
Author: Robert Weis
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 1646
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1506339786

Robert Weis' third edition of Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology adopts a developmental psychopathology approach to understanding child disorders. Using case studies, this perspective examines the emergence of disorders over time, pays special attention to risk and protective factors that influence developmental processes and trajectories, and examines child psychopathology in the context of normal development. Designed to be flexible via its focused modular organization, the text reflects the latest changes to the DSM (DSM 5, 2013) and is updated with new research and developments in the field.

Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology
Author: Thomas F. Oltmanns
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Mental illness
ISBN: 9780205037438

It's not about them, it's about all of us. With a focus on critical thinking, Oltmanns and Emery prepare students for the DSM-V and beyond by addressing key issues and concepts that will remain, even as diagnostic criteria change. In Abnormal Psychology, 7th edition Oltmanns and Emery bring both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. The authors emphasize that abnormal psychology is not about "them," it's about all of us. Using extensive case studies, they present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this ground breaking text integrates the biological, psychological, and social perspectives in one concurrent story. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - The new MyPsychLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - With a focus on critical thinking students are encouraged to be "inquiring skeptics." Engage Students - "Speaking Out" video series and case studies woven throughout each chapter engage students in the science and the practice of abnormal psychology. Explore Research - Detailed coverage of research methods and treatment is presented in every chapter; treatment is also covered in a standalone chapter. Support Instructors - "Speaking Out" videos on DVD, MyPsychLab's Class Prep, video embedded PowerPoints on DVD, MyTest, clicker questions, and an instructor's manual provide extensive support for instructors. Note: MyPsychLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyPsychLab, please visit: www.mypsychlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyPsychLab (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205229260

Psychopathology

Psychopathology
Author: W. Edward Craighead
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1327
Release: 2008-12-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470440651

Edited and written by true leaders in the field, Psychopathology provides comprehensive coverage of adult psychopathology, including an overview of the topic in the context of the DSM. Individual chapters cover the history, theory, and assessment of Axis I and Axis II adult disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder.

Abnormal Psychology for Educators

Abnormal Psychology for Educators
Author: Katherine Stavropoulos
Publisher:
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-12-31
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781516590377

Abnormal Psychology for Educators presents students with a carefully curated selection of readings that consider childhood mental health conditions from both a clinical and school psychology perspective. Exposure to diverse perspectives and approaches helps to clarify the differences between school and clinical psychology and effectively prepares students for successful careers as psychologists, school counselors, or school psychologists. Each chapter within the text centers around a particular diagnosis or condition and includes two readings, one from a clinical psychology perspective and another from a school psychology perspective. The opening chapter provides readers with an introduction to abnormal psychology. Later chapters address special education law and school-based accommodations, anxiety and depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Students read articles about conduct and behavioral problems, autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related disorders. The final chapter speaks to obsessive-compulsive disorders. Each chapter includes discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking, reflection, and conversation. Designed to help future psychologists and counselors to identify, treat, and support individuals with mental health conditions, Abnormal Psychology for Educators is an ideal resource for courses in school-centered psychology and counseling. Katherine Stavropoulos is an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Riverside. She holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and completed her postdoctoral work at the Yale Child Study Center. Dr. Stavropoulos is a licensed clinical psychologist and the assistant director of the UC Riverside SEARCH Autism Center, which offers free screenings and support to families in the Inland Empire of California. Dr. Stavropoulos' research explores neural correlates of the reward system in children with and without autism spectrum disorders, as well as broader topics in social cognitive neuroscience.

Moral Psychology

Moral Psychology
Author: Thomas Nadelhoffer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2010-10-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1405190205

Moral Psychology: Historical and Contemporary Readings is the first book to bring together the most significant contemporary and historical works on the topic from both philosophy and psychology. Provides a comprehensive introduction to moral psychology, which is the study of psychological mechanisms and processes underlying ethics and morality Unique in bringing together contemporary texts by philosophers, psychologists and other cognitive scientists with foundational works from both philosophy and psychology Approaches moral psychology from an empirically informed perspective Explores a wide range of topics from passion and altruism to virtue and responsibility Editorial introductions to each section explain the background of and connections between the selections