the seventh edition of abnormal psychology focuses on providing an accurate, understandable, concise, and up-to-date view of this rapidly evolving field. it provides a thorough look at the literature,

synthesizing the information to provide the most relevant theories and research for study.

salient features:

– the scientist–practitioner framework – this text is developed using a scientist–practitioner framework. while emphasizing empirically supported research, the text shares stories of real people suffering from compelling personal problems and serious psychological disorders.

– diagnostic features – this boxed feature offers a broader approach to diagnosis, outlining examples of symptoms that could relate to a category of disorders as opposed to a specific disorder.

– increased pedagogy – review questions covering major concepts are integrated throughout each chapter. questions focusing on relevant diagnostics, treatment, and theoretical issues are incorporated within each minicase. answers to all questions are included in the back of the chapter, allowing students to test their mastery of the clinical and scholarly information regarding each major disorder. 1 overview to understanding abnormal behavior

• diagnosis and treatment
• assessment
• theoretical perspectives
• neurodevelopmental disorders
• schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
• depressive and bipolar disorders
• anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-and stressor-related disorders
• dissociative and somatic symptom disorders
• feeding and eating disorders; elimination disorders; sleep-wake disorders; and disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders
• paraphilic disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and gender dysphoria
• substance-related and addictive disorders
• neurocognitive disorders
• personality disorders
• ethical and legal issues

glossary

references

credits

name index

subject index