Explains what madness is, to show that it can be understood in psychological terms, and that by studying it we can learn important insights about the normal mind. This book argues that traditional approaches to madness must be abandoned in favour of an approach which is more consistent with what we know about the human mind.

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Aggression is a complex social behaviour with multiple causes. In psychology, as well as other social and behavioural sciences, aggression refers to behaviour between members of the same species that is intended to cause pain or harm. This book gathers the research from around the world in this field.

Early intervention in psychosis is a new approach which has caught the imagination of the psychiatric community. This book covers the main methods of treatment, including drugs, CBT and family intervention, and challenges the pessimism surrounding psychotic illnesses.

Presents an integrated portrait of abnormal psychology covering key theories, studies, disorders and treatments. This book provides coverage of key disorders and prevention; hundreds of photos, tables and figures, and thousands of references from 2004-2006.

Abnormal psychology studies people who are consistently unable to adapt and function effectively in a variety of conditions. Biological, cognitive, emotional, and developmental psychology are all different types of the above-mentioned state. This book discusses depression, self-harm, and the psychological aspect of alcoholism.

In this successful text, Kazdin describes research methods in psychology and provides criteria for conducting and evaluating clinical research. This text's emphasis is on clinical psychology, but the issues and methods it discusses are relevant to counseling, school psychology and psychiatry. The various stages of research are discussed, with an emphasis on the special demands that are placed on .

This one-stop reference guide introduces the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's syndrome), with a detailed resource section for those wanting more in-depth information on specific areas.

Presents a clear and in-depth account of abnormal psychology. It focuses on both clincial descriptions, using illustrative case studies at the beginning of each section, and on the implications of major perspectives.

A concise, empirically-based study of the types of psychological treatments effective for common psychological problems in childhood and adolescence.

Brings together some of the top clinicians working within an evolutionary framework for the purpose of defining the new field of evolutionary psychotherapy and outlining new treatment approaches.

This updated and exciting reader includes 25 articles that have been carefully selected for the undergraduate audience, and taken from the very accessible Current Directions in Psychological Science journal. These timely, cutting-edge articles allow instructors to bring their students real-world perspective---from a reliable source---about today's most current and pressing issues in abnormal ...

Abnormal Psychology explores the interactions between the psychological and biological influences on human behaviour. This 4th edition contains 1800 new references and highlights important contemporary trends in the field. This resource also includes a student CD-ROM.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitive behaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventually disabling. This book shows how they can destroy lives and relationships and are one of the most common of the emotional disorders.

Presents critical thinking skills to better detail, classify, explain and ultimately better understand abnormal behavior. This book offers an innovative approach that encourages the critical thinking skills which will help students see the 'forest for the trees'.

This is a comprehensive introduction to the field, presenting all major models of abnormality. It features exceptional pedagogy, intriguing case studies and a stimulating art program to facilitate learning. The seventh edition features increased coverage of culture and neuroscience integrated throughout, plus a revised photo and art program.