Abnormal Psychology

by RonaldJ.Comer (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.23

  This book offers a balanced, authoritative and objective portrait of the field today, encompassing all major theoretical models of abnormality, research directions, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies. Comer presents the subject clearly and compassionately, bringing in fascinating side points and quotes, hundreds of case studies, key definitions and special topic highlights. The sixth edition offers extensive updating and restructured coverage, e.g. on personality disorders, the psychodynamic perspective, neuroscience, the 'empirically-based treatment' movement, and disorders of childhood/adolescence and aging.

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  Hardcover
  1992

  $3.23

  Offers a balanced presentation of the clinical description of psychological disorders, theories of causation and treatments. The book discusses diverse perspectives without bias, showing the stengths and weaknesses of each and highlighting the questions that remain unanswered. The book also provides clear descriptions of all the latest research findings, including research into the possible biological underpinnings of abnormal psychology. Ancillary texts include an instructors manual, testbanks available in print or computerized (for IBM or MAC) and a study guide.