Abnormal Psychology with MindMap II CD-ROM and PowerWeb [Hardcover]

Richard P Halgin (Author), Susan Krauss Whitbourne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073228729 | ISBN-13: 978-0073228723 | Publication Date: January 6, 2006 | Edition: 5

Focused, fresh, and engaging, this text captures student interest and facilitates comprehension through the widespread use of current and highly relevant clinical case studies. The fully-revised fifth edition maintains the integrative approach to treatment using the biopsychosocial model, the emphasis on cases, and the succinct coverage that have been the foundations of the text's success. It now features a more focused approach than previous editions, with the goal of presenting only the most relevant research and clinical material.

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About the Author

Professor Halgin received his Ph. D. from Fordham University, and completed a 3-year fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, prior to joining the faculty of the University of Massachusetts in 1977. He is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and has had over two decades of clinical, supervisory, and consulting experience. At the University of Massachusetts, his course in Abnormal Psychology is one of the most popular offerings on campus, attracting an enrollment of more than 500 students each semester. In recent years, he has also offered this course at Amherst College and Smith College. His teaching has been recognized at the university and national level. A University of Massachusetts Alumni Distinguished Professor, he was honored with the University's Distinguished Teaching Award and his teaching was recognized by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology of the American Psychological Association. In April 2003, his teaching was highlighted in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Professor Halgin is the author of more than fifty journal articles and book chapters in the fields of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and professional issues in psychology.

Professor Whitbourne received her Ph. D. from Columbia University and has dual specializations in life-span developmental psychology and clinical psychology. She has taught at the State University of New York at Geneseo and the University of Rochester. At the University of Massachusetts, she received the University's Distinguished Teaching Award and the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award. In 2002, she received the Florence Denmark/Psi Chi National Faculty Advisor Award and in 2003, the APA Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) Master Mentor Award . She is the Honors Coordinator in the Psychology Department and the Director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement in the newly established Commonwealth Honors College. The author of fourteen books and over one hundred journal articles and book chapters, Professor Whitbourne is regarded as an expert in the field of personality development in adulthood and old age. She is currently the APA Council Representative of Division 20 of APA having also served as Division 20 President. Professor Whitbourne has developed nationally recognized approaches to technological innovations in teaching, and the web site she developed for her introductory psychology course was selected as a McGraw-Hill Web Cafe "Site of the Month."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 62 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 5 edition (January 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073228729
• ISBN-13: 978-0073228723
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Done, June 7, 2006

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the young - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abnormal Psychology with MindMap II CD-ROM and PowerWeb (Hardcover)

As any undergraduate student probably knows, most college courses require a textbook; many of which are so painfully long and monotonous that it's really hard to stay focused on the material being read. 'Abnormal Psychology,' on the other hand, was a pleasure to read. Halgin and Whitbourne have presented this subject in a style that's informative, yet clear and concise, and above all...interesting. Included are case studies that accompany each chapter, providing helpful examples of the psychological disorders being addressed (e.g., personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, etc.), along with video clips in the cd-rom. In addition, the writing style itself makes for a smooth read. This book is definitely recommended for understanding abnormal psychology (and if you're a student I'd suggest the workbook too).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook, March 2, 2009

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C. Johnson (Bridgeport, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abnormal Psychology with MindMap II CD-ROM and PowerWeb (Hardcover)

This edition was well done. Extra helps and case studies add depth to lectures. All Psych students could benefit from having this text in their collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read, December 21, 2010

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smrtshopper - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders (Hardcover)

I found this textbook to be easy to understand, interesting in that it kept my attention, and very well done. First textbook I've actually read in its entirety.