Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders (no cd) [Hardcover]

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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 483 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 5th edition (2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073133965
• ISBN-13: 978-0073133966
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.