Book Description:
 
Essentials of Abnormal Psychology, 8th Edition by Mark Durand, David Barlow, and Stefan Hofmann provides a comprehensive and integrative approach to understanding psychological disorders. This essential eBook explores the complex interplay of biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and political factors that contribute to abnormal behavior. Written in a conversational style, the text is designed to engage students by presenting real case profiles that bring scientific findings to life.
The eighth edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research in the field of abnormal psychology. The authors offer new perspectives on the concept of "abnormality," advancements in the dimensional classification of mental disorders, and cutting-edge studies that differentiate between clinical and statistical significance. With a focus on the real people behind the DSM-5 criteria, this eBook ensures that students understand the human aspect of psychological disorders.
 
What’s New in the 8th Edition?
 
Updated Views on Abnormality: Reflects the latest thinking on what constitutes "abnormal" behavior.
Dimensional Classification: New insights into the dimensional classification of mental disorders, providing a more nuanced understanding of psychopathology.
Neuroscience and Genetics: Chapter 2 includes the latest research on genetic contributions and neuroscience discoveries related to psychological disorders.
Extinction Learning in Treatment: Chapter 4 offers new material on the principles of extinction learning, particularly in treating anxiety and related disorders.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: Chapter 6 discusses this newly recognized diagnosis, including its defining features and implications.
 
Key Features:
Multidimensional Perspective: The text’s pioneering approach integrates multiple factors—biological, psychological, and environmental—offering a comprehensive view of psychological disorders.
Real Case Studies: Features real clients from the authors' clinical experiences, ensuring that students grasp the human side of abnormal psychology.
Current Research: Every chapter is revised to reflect the latest scientific studies, with hundreds of new references.
Practical Application: Each disorder is examined through clinical descriptions, causal factors, treatment options, and outcomes, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of the field.
 
Table of Contents:
1. Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
2. An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology
3. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology
4. Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
5. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
6. Mood Disorders and Suicide
7. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
8. Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders
9. Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria
10. Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders
11. Personality Disorders
12. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
13. Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders
14. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues
 
Publication Information:
eBook ISBN: 978-1337619370
 
Discover a comprehensive, integrative approach to understanding psychological disorders with Essentials of Abnormal Psychology, 8th Edition—available now in PDF format.