Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)

by V. Mark Durand (Author), David H. Barlow (Author)

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Product Description
This brief version of Durand and Barlow's best-selling text was created specifically for those professors who were drawn to the authors' standard-setting integrative approach but who wanted a shorter, easier book for their students. In this briefer version, the authors explain abnormal psychology in the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. Through this integrative approach, students learn that psychological disorders are rooted in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and even political. Conversational writing style, consistent pedagogy, video clips of real clients (located on the accompanying free Abnormal Psychology Live 2.5 CD-ROM), and real case profiles - 95 percent from the authors' own case files - provide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book, and ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact that beyond the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories, and the research are real people. With this text, students can take advantage of Abnormal PsychologyNow, our web-based, intelligent study system that, by using online diagnostic pre- and post-tests, helps students prioritize their study time by creating personalized study plans that focus only the sections in which they experienced difficulty.

About the Author
. Mark Durand is known worldwide as an authority in the area of autism and developmental disabilities. His treatment for severely disturbed children has been translated into eleven languages worldwide, and his screening device for autism is used by all of the physicians in New York State. Dr. Durand is the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, where he has won the Excellence in Teaching Award. Durand is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and has administered more than $4 million in federal research and training grants in the areas of functional communication, assistive technology, home-school training, and improving the problem behaviors of children and adults with autism and other severe disabilities. He started his career at the University at Albany, SUNY, where he served as associate director for clinical training for the doctoral psychology program from 1987 to 1990, chair of the psychology department from 1995 to 1998, and interim dean of Arts and Sciences from 2001 to 2002. He is also founder of the Albany Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.—all in psychology—at the State University of New York, Stony Brook.

David H. Barlow is an internationally recognized expert and leader in clinical psychology, having pioneered many treatments and investigations in anxiety and mood disorders. Currently Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University, Dr. Barlow is also founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, one of the largest research clinics of its kind in the world. Previously, he was distinguished professor at State University of New York at Albany. From 1975 to 1979, he was professor of psychiatry and psychology at Brown University, where he also founded the clinical psychology internship program. From 1969 to 1975, he was professor of psychiatry at the University of Mississippi, where he founded the Medical School psychology residency program. Dr. Barlow received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, his M.A. from Boston College, and his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association and is a fellow of the American Psychological Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (July 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495031283
• ISBN-13: 978-0495031284
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Abnormal at all!, December 16, 2008

By	Mysti - See all my reviews

I really enjoyed this text. It is similar to other General Psychology texts but goes into more depth about the Abnormal side to it. I had to use it for a class and found it had great information, especially on court cases and laws that deal with various forms of mental illness. It was a good and easy read. Concepts were explained clearly and it comes with a great DVD rom.

5.0 out of 5 stars As Described!, September 28, 2008

By	Adrianna R. Bowyer "Adrianna" (Provo, UT, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

Thanks for the book. It is a really high quality textbook, and the CD-Rom works great, with tons of relevant information on it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Careless , February 22, 2009

By	Breea L. Watson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I am well aware this book was listed used, it was also listed as like new, never used. The book I received was far from its description. The water damage which had warped the entire book was only the start. Whoever shipped and packaged the book had no consideration in doing so properly. When I removed it from the half opened package (from improper sealing) the first 70 or so pages were bent backwards, torn and the binding took a significant beating from cramming the book into the incorrect package. THANKS, I am glad I could send you honest and undamaged money; however you did not have the same consideration when sending the product! Again thank you for being so careless and taking my hard earned money.