Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, 9/e

Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, 9/e

Puts a human face on the study of<br />Abnormal Psychology, now with DSM-5 coverage<br />throughout.<br /><br /><br />Abnormal Psychology in a Changing<br />World, 9/e uses first-person narratives from people struggling<br />with psychological disorders as a pedagogical framework. Updated to<br />reflect the revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual<br />(DSM-5), the authors endeavor to bring research developments and<br />advancements in abnormal psychology to students. Through<br />illustrative case examples drawn from the authors' own experiences,<br />they recognize there is a human dimension to the study of abnormal<br />psychology.<br /><br /><br />The 9th edition includes coverage<br />of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), with updated text<br />references and examples throughout.<br /><br /><br />MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Nevid<br />/ Rathus / Greene program. Key learning applications include<br />MyPsychLab video series with new virtual case studies.<br /><br /><br />Teaching & Learning<br />Experience<br /><br />This program will provide a better teaching<br />and learning experience - for you and your students. Here's<br />how:<br /><br /><br />Personalize Learning -<br />MyPsychLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program.<br />It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual<br />and class performance.<br /><br /><br />Explore Theory —<br />Integrating Theoretical Perspectives — The authors<br />examine the many different theoretical perspectives that inform<br />contemporary understanding of abnormal psychology and help students<br />integrate these diverse viewpoints in the Tying it<br />Togetherfeature.<br /><br /><br />Improve Critical Thinking<br />— Controversies in Abnormal Psychology— Spotlighting<br />controversies encourages students to think critically about these<br />important issues and examine different points of view. The<br />Controversies in Abnormal Psychology feature includes several<br />critical thinking questions that challenge students to think<br />further about the issues discussed in the text.<br /><br /><br />Understand Diversity —<br />Integrating Diversity — The authors examine abnormal behavior<br />patterns in relation to factors of diversity such as ethnicity,<br />culture, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.<br />Students need to understand how issues of diversity affect the<br />conceptualization of abnormal behavior as well as the diagnosis and<br />treatment of psychological disorders.<br /><br /><br />Engage Students — A<br />Closer Look— Provides opportunities for further exploration<br />of selected topics that reflect contemporary issues and concerns.<br />Many of these enable students to apply information in the text to<br />their own lives.<br /><br /><br />Support Instructors —<br />A full set of supplements, including MyPsychLab, provides<br />instructors with all the resources and support they need.<br /><br /><br />0205965016 / 9780205965014 Abnormal<br />Psychology in a Changing World Plus NEW MyPsychLab with eText --<br />Access Card Package<br />Package consists of: <br />           <br /><br />0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab<br />with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access<br />Card           <br />0205961711 / 9780205961719 Abnormal<br />Psychology in a Changing World