Essentials of Abnormal Psychology by Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders David H Barlow, V Mark Durand (Paperback / softback, 2009)
In this briefer version of Durand and Barlow's widely taught text, the authors explain abrmal psychology through their standard-setting integrative approachathe most modern, scientifically valid method for studying the subject. Through this integrative approach, users learn that psychological disorders are rarely caused by a single influence, but rooted in the interaction among multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogy, video clips of real clients (located on the accompanying Abrmal Psychology Live 2.5 CD-ROM), and real case profilesa95 percent from the authors' own case filesaprovide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book. In addition, these features ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact that real people are beyond the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories, and the research.
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Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc, Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
ISBN-10
0495605255
ISBN-13
9780495605256
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183210711
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Author
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders David H Barlow, V Mark Durand