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Psychology in a Changing World puts a human face on the study of Abnormal Psychology. For courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology. Within the field of abnormal psychology, research developments continue to sharpen the understanding of abnormal behavior. In Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, Nevid, Rathus, and Greene endeavor to bring these advances to students in a way that both stimulates interest and makes complex material understandable. More importantly, however, they recognize there is a basic human dimension to the study of abnormal psychology. The approach the authors take is to help students enter the world of people suffering from the range of disorders they encounter in the text. By including many illustrative case examples drawn from the authors' own case experiences and those of other practitioners, as well as through supplementary video cases,
How can the study of abnormal psychology be framed to balance rigorous clinical research with the lived human experience of those suffering from psychological disorders? The authors, all established experts in the field, utilize a pedagogical framework that integrates contemporary research developments with illustrative case studies. By emphasizing the human dimension of psychopathology, the text aims to bridge the gap between abstract clinical definitions and the practical realities of mental health treatment.
What You Will Find
This text is widely regarded as a standard academic resource for undergraduate courses in abnormal psychology due to its accessible prose and focus on clinical application. The inclusion of practitioner-based case studies provides a necessary bridge for students transitioning from theoretical study to professional understanding.
Page Count:
648
Publication Date:
2010-10-04
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205773400
ISBN-13:
9780205773404
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