Abnormal Psychology (Int'l Ed)

Chapter 1::Looking at Abnormality

Abnormality Along the Continuum 3
Extraordinary People 4
Defining Abnormality 4
Historical Perspectives on Abnormality 7
The Emergence of Modern Perspectives 14
Modern Mental Health Care 16
Chapter Integration 19
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 2::Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Approaches Along the Continuum
Extroadinary People-Steven Hayes 24
Biological Approaches 26
Psychological Approaches 36
Sociocultural Approaches 49
Prevention Programs 53
Common Elements in Effective Treatments 53
Chapter Integration 54
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 3::Assessing and Daignoing Abnormality

Assessment and Diagnosis Along the Continuum 59
Extraordinary People —Marya Hornbacher 60
Assessment Tools 60
Challenges in Assessment 68
Diagnosis 71
Chapter Integration
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 4::The Research Endeavor

Research Along the Continuum 83
Extraordinary People—The Old Order Amish of Pennsylvania 84
The Scientific Method 84
Case Studies 87
Correlational Studies 88
Epidemiological Studies 92
Experimental Studies 93
Genetic Studies
Cross-Cultural Research
Meta-Analysis
Chapter Integration
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 5::Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Fear and Anxiety Along the Continuum 107
Extraordinary People—David Beckham, Perfection On and Off the Field 108
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder 110
Specific Phobias and Agoraphobia 118
Panic Disorder 127
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 132
Separation Anxiety Disorder 135
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 139
Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults 145
Chapter Integration 146
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 6::Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders Along the Continuum 151
Extraordinary People—Anna O., The Talking Cure 152
Somatic Symptom Disorders 152
Dissociative Disorders 160
Chapter Integration 171
Chapter Summary
Key Terms

Chapter 7::Mood Disorders and Suicide

Mood Disorders Along the Continuum 175
Extraordinary People—Kay Redfi eld Jamison, An Unquiet Mind 176
Characteristics of Depressive Disorders 176
Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder 181
Theories of Depression 185
Theories of Bipolar Disorder 192
Treatment of Mood Disorders 193
Suicide 204
Chapter Integration 212
Chapter Summary 214
Key Terms 215

Chapter 8::Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Along the Continuum 217
Extraordinary People—John Nash, A Beautiful Mind 218
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Course 219 Positive Symptoms 219
Biological Theories 233
Psychosocial Perspectives 238
Treatment 241
Chapter Integration 246
Chapter Summary 248
Key Terms 249
Chapter 9::Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders Along the Continuum 251
Extraordinary People—Susanna Kaysen, Girl, Interrupted 252
Borderline Personality Disorder 256
Narcissistic Personality Disorder 260
Avoidant Personality Disorder 263
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder 265
Schizotypal Personality Disorder 268
Chapter Integration 271
Chapter Summary 272
Key Terms 273

Chapter 10::Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders Along the Continuum 275
Extraordinary People—Temple Grandin, Thinking in Pictures 276
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 276
Autism Spectrum Disorder 282
Intellectual Developmental Disorder 286
Learning, Communication, and Motor Disorders 291
Major and Minor Neurocognitive Disorders 296
Delirium 304
Chapter Integration 306
Chapter Summary 308
Key Terms 309

Chapter 11::Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Disruptive and Impulsive Behavior Along the Continuum 311
Extraordinary People—Ted Bundy, Portrait of a Serial Killer 312
Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder 313
Antisocial Personality Disorder 321
Contributors to Antisocial Personality Intermittent Explosive Disorder 324
Chapter Integration 325
Chapter Summary 327
Key Terms 327

Chapter 12::Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Along the Continuum 329
Extraordinary People—Fashion Models, Dying to Be Thin 330
Characteristics of Eating Disorders 331
Understanding Eating Disorders 342
Treatments for Eating Disorders 349
Chapter Integration 351
Chapter Summary 353
Key Terms 353

Chapter 13::Sexual Disorders

Sexuality Along the Continuum 355
Extraordinary People—David Reimer, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl 356
Sexual Dysfunctions 358
Paraphilic Disorders 372
Gender Dysphoria 380
Chapter Integration 383
Chapter Summary 384
Key Terms 385

Chapter 14::Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Substance Use Along the Continuum 387
Extraordinary People—Celebrity Drug Abusers 388
Defining Substance Use Disorders 390
Depressants 392
Stimulants 398
Opioids 403
Hallucinogens and PCP 405
Cannabis 406
Inhalants 407
Other Drugs of Abuse 408
Theories of Substance Use Disorders 409
Treatments for Substance Use Disorders 412
Gambling Disorder 419
Chapter Integration 420
Chapter Summary 421
Key Terms 423

Chapter 15::Health Psychology

Stress Along the Continuum 425
Extraordinary People—Norman Cousins, Healing with Laughter 426
Psychological Factors and General Health 428
Psychosocial Factors in Specific Diseases 431
Interventions to Improve Health-Related Behaviors 438
Sleep and Health 440
Chapter Integration 451
Chapter Summary 452
Key Terms 453

Chapter 16::Mental Health and the Law

Mental Health Law Along the Continuum 455
Extraordinary People—Greg Bottoms, Angelhead 456
Civil Commitment 456
Patients Rights 462 Right to Treatment 462
Competence to Stand Trail
The Insanity Defense 464
Mental Health Care in the Justice System 469
Chapter Integration 470
Chapter Summary 471
Key Terms 472

Discussions for Think Critically
Glossary
References
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index