Abnormal Psychology, Global Edition

For courses in Abnormal Psychology A comprehensive overview of abnormal psychology, with DSM-5 coverage throughout Abnormal Psychology provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the primary psychological disorders studied within the discipline. Maintaining a focus on the individuals at the heart of the study of abnormal psychology, the authors employ a biopsychosocial approach that helps students achieve an understanding of the holistic context in which abnormalities of behavior occur. In addition to the contributions of new co-author Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been e.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- Features -- What's New in DSM-5? A Quick Guide -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- 1 Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches -- What Do We Mean by Abnormality? -- Indicators of Abnormality -- The World Around Us Extreme Generosity or Pathological Behavior? -- Thinking Critically about DSM-5 What Is the DSM and Why Was It Revised? -- The DSM-5 and the Definition of Mental Disorder -- Classification and Diagnosis -- What Are the Disadvantages of Classification?

How Can We Reduce Prejudicial Attitudes Toward People Who Are Mentally Ill? -- Culture and Abnormality -- How Common Are Mental Disorders? -- Prevalence and Incidence -- Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders -- The Global Burden of Disease -- Treatment -- Mental Health Professionals -- Research Approaches in Abnormal Psychology -- Sources of Information -- Case Studies -- Self-Report Data -- Observational Approaches -- Forming and Testing Hypotheses -- Sampling and Generalization -- Internal and External Validity -- Criterion and Comparison Groups -- Correlational Research Designs

Measuring Correlation -- Statistical S…