Abnormal Psychology (14th Edition)

Written for intermediate level psychology students, Abnormal Psychology (14th Edition) by James N. Butcher, Susan Mineka, and Jill M. Hooley is one of the best references in the market. This comprehensive text offers a deeper, more human look at behavioral abnormalities, plus engaging commentary not often found in other college textbooks. Abnormal Psychology (14th Edition) ISBN 9780205594955 can even be used as a reference by professionals. The writing style is sharp and very straightforward; the book also features thoroughly researched materials and up-to-date information on psychopathology. Authors Butcher, Mineka, and Hooley start off with the overview of psychology, its meaning, common mental disorders, researches, testing, and research design. The book has 17 chapters all in all. Some of the topics covered include historical and contemporary views of abnormal behavior, casual factory and view points, clinical assessment and diagnosis, stress and physical and mental health, panic, anxiety, and disorders, and mood disorders and suicide. Students will also be able to read up on eating disorders and obesity, substance related disorders, sexual variants, abuse, and dysfunctions, and schizophrenia. This comprehensive material also discusses disorders of childhood and adolescence, therapy, and contemporary and legal issues in abnormal psychology. Designed to make students approach psychopathology from professional and clinical context as well as in a compassionate standpoint, it encourages further research and critical thinking with its ‘Unresolved Issues' section and case studies. This book is one of the most extensively used references today. New topics, a new design, and fresh insights make this edition a must-read.