Abnormal Psychology

One of the most up-to-date and best-selling textbooks in this niche, Abnormal Psychology by Ronald J. Comer (ISBN 9781429216319) features revised cases and new references. The first chapter of the book discusses an introduction to unusual patterns of emption, thought, and behavior. This edition has been updated to be very comprehensive, explaining theories and major models as well as common disorders and its treatments. Comer offers compelling discussions of the latest researches on abnormal psychology, models of abnormality, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, generalized anxiety disorders and phobias, and panic, obsessive-compulsive, and stress disorders. Abnormal Psychology has been revised and included expanded coverage on various topics from neuroscience and cognitive theories and treatments to multicultural issues. Mood disorders and methods of treatment, suicide, psychosocial factors in social disorders, eating disorders, substance-related disorders, and sexual disorders and gender identity disorders are also explained. Students will learn all about schizophrenia and its treatment, disorders of memory and other cognitive functions, personality disorders, disorders of childhood and old age, and law, society, and the mental health profession. Up-to-date supplements have been provided, including an eBook, access to Scientific American, and extra case studies based on current events. A virtual study guide is also available online for those interested in self-study. Those who need extra explanations can use the online video tool kit, while those who want to review for tests and exams can use the supplementary workbook. Instructors have exclusive access to case study evaluations, answer keys, PowerPoint handouts, and a faculty guide.