Download or read book Abnormal Psychology written by William J. Ray and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Abnormal Psychology, best-selling author William J. Ray brings together current perspectives concerning the manner in which the human mind, behavior, and experience can be understood. In addition to the traditional psychological literature, this book draws from work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics. Ray focuses on unifying and integrating the biopsychosocial understandings of human behavior within a broader consideration of human culture and language as it applies to abnormal psychology. With coverage of DSM–5, ICD–11, and RDoC, the fully revised Third Edition puts even greater emphasis on the range of human experiences and medical comorbidities and includes additional references to representations of mental health in popular culture to connect readers with familiar examples. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Download or read book Abnormal Psychology written by Ann M. Kring and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders consists of a balance and blending of research and clinical application, the use of paradigms as an organizing principle, and involving the learner in the kinds of real-world problem solving engaged in by clinicians and scientists. Students learn that psychopathology is best understood by considering multiple perspectives and that these varying perspectives provide the clearest accounting of the causes of these disorders as well as the best possible treatments.
Download or read book Understanding Abnormal Psychology written by Pamilla Ramsden and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Abnormal Psychology provides a thorough understanding of abnormal psychology with a focus on the integration of psychology, biology and health. It goes beyond a descriptive overview of clinical disorders to provide a critical appreciation of the multifaceted aspects of mental illness. Each disorder is clearly and succinctly explained with the support of case studies. These examples are then used to introduce the debates surrounding current research, the biology of abnormal disorders and standards of treatment. The bridge between the biological elements of brain functioning and the psychological mechanisms that are responsible for coping and adjustment is thoroughly explored. This valuable consideration of the range of elements involved in the diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders will provide you with a broad and critical understanding of this complex and fascinating field. The companion website has a number of useful features for students, including a flipcard glossary of key terms from the textbook and a test bank of interactive self-assessment multiple-choice questions.
Download or read book Instructor s Ressource Book Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life written by Joel D. West and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Instructor s Resource Manual Abnormal Psychology Second Edition by Thomas F Oltmanns Robert E Emery written by Gordon D. Atlas and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology written by Amy Wenzel and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 4200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormal and clinical psychology courses are offered in psychology programs at universities worldwide, but the most recent major encyclopedia on the topic was published many years ago. Although general psychology handbooks and encyclopedias include essays on abnormal and clinical psychology, such works do not provide students with an accessible reference for understanding the full scope of the field. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology, a 7-volume, A-Z work (print and electronic formats), will be such an authoritative work. Its more than 1,400 entries will provide information on fundamental approaches and theories, various mental health disorders, assessment tools and psychotherapeutic interventions, and the social, legal, and cultural frameworks that have contributed to debates in abnormal and clinical psychology. Key features include: 1,400 signed articles contained in 7 volumes and available in choice of print and/or electronic formats Although organized A-to-Z, front matter includes a Reader’s Guide grouping related entries thematically Back matter includes a Chronology, Resource Guide, Bibliography, and detailed Index Entries conclude with References/Further Readings and Cross-References to related entries The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References between and among entries all combine to provide robust search-and-browse features in the electronic version.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology written by Ronald J. Comer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-04-23 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a concise textbook on abnormal psychology that integrates various theoretical models, sociocultural factors, research, clinical experiences, and therapies. The author encourages critical thinking about the science and study of mental disorders and also reveals the humanity behind them.
Download or read book Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology written by Robert Weis and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 1646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Weis' third edition of Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology adopts a developmental psychopathology approach to understanding child disorders. Using case studies, this perspective examines the emergence of disorders over time, pays special attention to risk and protective factors that influence developmental processes and trajectories, and examines child psychopathology in the context of normal development. Designed to be flexible via its focused modular organization, the text reflects the latest changes to the DSM (DSM 5, 2013) and is updated with new research and developments in the field.
Download or read book Abnormal Psychology in Context written by Nadine Pelling and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormal Psychology in Context focuses on Australian and New Zealand perspectives, showcasing local research, statistics and resources.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology written by Ronald J. Comer and published by Worth Pub. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructors Resource Manual to accompany Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology please see main text ISBN 0716786257 for further details. MARKET 1: Second/third year modules on Abnormal Psychology within an undergraduate Psychology degree. Particularly useful for lower-level institutions, or those with students who do not have English as a first language.
Download or read book Psychology A Journey written by Dennis Coon and published by Cengage Learning Canada Inc. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning is an adventure—now students can see just how exciting it can be with Psychology: A Journey. In a course where professors are frequently confronted with students who haven't actually read their textbooks, Psychology: A Journey offers a proven and trusted solution: this popular text presents psychology in a way that sparks readers' curiosity, insights, imagination, and interest—getting students ""hooked"" on psychology and making them eager to read on. Journey’s Canadian edition succeeds at covering not only essential topics at the core of psychology but many others at the cutting edge of current knowledge. The first psychology textbook to integrate the proven SQ4R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect, and Review) active learning system, Journey helps readers grasp major concepts, develop a broad understanding of psychology's diversity, and see for themselves how psychology relates to the challenges of everyday life. Because readers become actively involved with the material, they develop a basic understanding of psychology that they take with them into their future courses and careers.
Download or read book Abnormal Psychology written by Ronald J. Comer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a look at the field of abnormal psychology, including major theoretical models of abnormality, research directions, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies, this book covers personality disorders, the psychodynamic perspective, neuroscience, the 'empirically-based treatment' movement, and more.
Download or read book Essential Abnormal and Clinical Psychology written by Matt Field and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology explores the key areas, controversies and debates in the field and encourages students to think critically. Key features of this textbook include: The latest updates from DSM-5 and ICD-10 and a balanced critique of the diagnostic approach, keeping students at the forefront of the developments and debates in the field "Essential Debate" and "Essential Experience" boxes that encourage critical thinking and provide case study examples to help students critique the findings and apply them in practice Concise chapters providing students with the essentials they need to get a good grade in their module in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology Additional student resources available on the companion website. Suitable for all students taking Abnormal and Clinical Psychology modules.
Download or read book Teaching Psychology Online written by Kelly S. Neff and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended as a resource for psychology educators ranging from teaching assistants to experienced faculty, this book shows readers how to effectively create and manage an online psychology course. Guidelines for preparing courses, facilitating communication, and assigning grades are provided along with activities and assessments geared specifically towards psychology. Pedagogical theories and research are fused with the authors’ teaching experiences to help maximize the reader’s abilities as an online psychology instructor. The book focuses on psychology education at the undergraduate level but it also includes material appropriate for graduate students and professionals. Readers will find helpful examples from all the major content areas including introductory, social, developmental, biological, abnormal, and positive psychology, and human sexuality. Every chapter is organized around 3 sections. The Purpose part introduces the key concepts, theory, and research. The Implementation section reviews the ‘nuts and bolts’ of online teaching, and the Troubleshooting section addresses key problems and potential solutions. 'Text boxes' highlight important tips. The website http://www.TeachingPsychologyOnline.com provides additional tips, links to related articles and other resources, and examples of online psychology assignments from across the discipline. The book addresses: launching your online course; enhancing student/instructor communication; modes of multimedia and how to integrate them into your course including lecture videos, podcasting, blogging, wikis, and social networking sites; creating activities for online courses; assessment and grading; and online education trend including doctoral level education. Ideal for instructors teaching ANY psychology course, from introductory to upper-level undergraduate to graduate courses, this text can be used for developing on line courses in applied areas such as counseling, health, and industrial psychology as well as for courses in social, cognitive, and developmental psychology. Instructors of any technical skill level can use this book, including those familiar with Blackboard to those who are just getting started. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to teaching psychology online, the tips in this book can help improve your instruction, reduce your prep time, and enhance your students’ success.
Download or read book Psychology Sorted Book 1 Core Approaches written by Claire Neeson and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two experienced psychology teachers, this is the second edition of Psychology Sorted Book 1, in the recent series for students and teachers. It is structured to help them understand and select from the wealth of psychological research that is relevant to the IB Diploma Psychology syllabus. The book has been developed independently of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), which in no way endorses it. However, the topics and content are especially chosen to be relevant to the 2019 IB Diploma psychology curriculum, while also providing useful support to teachers and students of other curricula, including those taught as part of university courses. This second edition has been updated to include new material suggested by the IB in December 2019.The book provides organised overview grids suggesting classic and recent key studies for the core biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Links are made between content and studies from other areas, including the options. There are hyperlinks and details for further relevant resources, journal articles and media talks and summaries of every study, written in clear language and including evaluation points. The authors have have also included critical thinking suggestions for each topic and a full bibliography and author index. Further support is available from the authors' Psychology Sorted blog and their Psychology Sorted Facebook page
Download or read book Scientific American Presenting Psychology written by Deborah Licht and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 2489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two teachers and a science journalist, Presenting Psychology introduces the basics to psychology through magazine-style profiles and video interviews of real people, whose stories provide compelling contexts for the field’s key ideas.
