Abnormal Psychology

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 Defi ant 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