Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives On Psychological Disorders [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: December 21, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0073347086 | ISBN-13: 978-0073347080 | Edition: 5th

This title presents the human experience of psychological disorders. In Richard Halgin and Susan Krauss Whitbourne's "Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders", students are shown the human side of Abnormal Psychology. Through the widespread use of current and highly relevant clinical case studies, the biographies and first-person quotations in the "Real Stories" feature, and the unique case media program 'Faces Interactive Online', students are presented with real-life portrayals of the disorders featured in the text. The new sixth edition includes updated research coverage and increased pedagogy, designed to maximize student comprehension. The text maintains the integrative approach to treatment using the bio-psycho-social model, the lifespan approach, and the succinct coverage that have been the foundations of the text's success.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

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 Psi Chi Florence Denmark National Faculty Advisor Award and presented the Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture at the Eastern Psychological Association 2001 meeting. She is the Honors Coordinator in the Psychology Department and the Director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement in 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 (Adult Development and Aging), having also served as Division 20 President. She is also a Fellow of Divisions 2 (Teaching of Psychology) and 12 (Clinical Psychology). 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
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 5th edition (December 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073347086
• ISBN-13: 978-0073347080
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,945,566 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.