Essentials of Abnormal Psychology

In this briefer version of Durand and Barlows widely taught text the authorsexplain abnormal psychology through their standardsetting integrativeapproach?the mo... » 

In this briefer version of Durand and Barlows widely taught text the authorsexplain abnormal psychology through their standardsetting integrativeapproach?the most modern scientifically valid method for studying the subject.Through this integrative approach users learn that psychological disorders arerarely caused by a single influence but rooted in the interaction amongmultiple factors biological psychological cultural social familial andeven political. A conversational writing style consistent pedagogy videoclips of real clients located on the accompanying Abnormal Psychology Live 2.5CDROM and real case profiles?95 percent from the authors own casefiles?provide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book. Inaddition these features ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact thatreal people are beyond the DSMIVTR criteria the theories and the research. «