Abnormal Psychology | By Pearson

Book Details

• Author: Jill M. Hooley

• Publisher: Pearson

• Language: English

• Edition: Seventeen

• ISBN: 9789353065591

• Pages: 904

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 1.8 inches

• Weight: [Insert weight if available]

About The Book

Abnormal Psychology (Seventeenth Edition) by Jill M. Hooley is a comprehensive resource for understanding abnormal behavior, offering an in-depth exploration of psychological disorders. The new edition has been redesigned to capture the latest research findings while being accessible and engaging to today’s students. This edition is updated with the most current findings in the field, offering a streamlined yet thorough presentation of complex material.

Key features of this edition include:

• Up-to-Date Research: New updates throughout the book reflect the latest advancements in abnormal psychology, ensuring that students are exposed to the most relevant, cutting-edge information.

• Updated Discussions: Key chapters have been revised to include more contemporary approaches:

  • Chapter 3 now offers an accessible explanation of why correlation does not equal causation and the correct interpretation of these relationships.

  • Chapter 5 presents a broader, integrative approach to stress and its physical and mental health consequences.

  • Chapter 7 includes substantial updates, with more in-depth discussions on suicide and self-injury.

• Engaging Features: The book includes boxed features like Developments in Research, Developments in Thinking, Developments in Practice, and The World Around Us, which link research to everyday life and current events.

• India-Specific Content: The edition includes a focus on mental health in India, discussing topics such as yogic relaxation, meditation, socio-cultural aspects of eating disorders, and the ancient Indian classification of mental disorders. It also addresses policies and legislation related to mental health in India.

• Comprehensive Coverage: The textbook covers all major psychological disorders, including anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, neurocognitive disorders, childhood disorders, and more, offering a holistic view of abnormal psychology.

• Psychological Treatment: A dedicated chapter covers contemporary psychological treatments, providing students with insights into therapeutic methods for managing various disorders.

Table of Contents:

1. Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

2. Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

3. Causal Factors and Viewpoints

4. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

5. Stress and Physical and Mental Health

6. Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

7. Mood Disorders and Suicide

8. Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

9. Eating Disorders and Obesity

10. Personality Disorders

11. Substance-Related Disorders

12. Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

14. Neurocognitive Disorders

15. Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

16. Psychological Treatment

17. Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

This book is an essential resource for students studying abnormal psychology, offering a balanced and detailed approach to understanding mental health and the disorders that affect individuals. With its updated content and focus on both global and India-specific issues, it is ideal for both academic study and practical application.