Essentials of Abnormal Psychology

Revised to reflect DSM-5, this briefer version of Durand and Barlow’s widely taught text fully describes abnormal psychology through the authors’ standard-setting integrative approach–the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying the subject. Through this 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-5 criteria, the theories, and the research.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.Additional ISBNs: 1305558731, 1305633687, 130509414X, 9781305558731, 9781305633681, 9781305446984Essentials of Abnormal Psychology 7th Edition is written by V. Mark Durand; David H. Barlow and published by Cengage Learning. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Essentials of Abnormal Psychology are 9781305544796, 130554479X and the print ISBNs are 9781305094147, 130509414X