Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior 3rd Edition

Cover......Page 1
SC2......Page 2
Half Title......Page 3
Title......Page 7
Statement......Page 8
Copyright......Page 9
About the Authors......Page 10
Brief Contents......Page 12
Contents......Page 14
Preface......Page 22
Features......Page 32
Ch 1: Introduction......Page 36
The Field of Abnormal Psychology......Page 37
Mental Disorders......Page 39
Cultural and Sociopolitical Influences on Behavior......Page 42
Overcoming Social Stigma and Stereotypes......Page 43
Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior......Page 45
Causes of Mental Illness: Early Viewpoints......Page 49
Contemporary Trends in Abnormal Psychology......Page 51
Ch 1: Key Terms......Page 56
Ch 2: Introduction......Page 58
One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders......Page 60
A Multipath Model of Mental Disorders......Page 61
Dimension One: Biological Factors......Page 64
Dimension Two: Psychological Factors......Page 74
Dimension Three: Social Factors......Page 82
Dimension Four: Sociocultural Factors......Page 84
Ch 2: Chapter Summary......Page 87
Ch 2: Key Terms......Page 88
Ch 3: Introduction......Page 90
The Scientific Method in Clinical Research......Page 91
Assessment of Abnormal Behavior......Page 100
Diagnosis and Classification of Abnormal Behavior......Page 111
Ch 3: Chapter summary......Page 117
Ch 3: Key terms......Page 118
Ch 4: Introduction......Page 120
Understanding Anxiety Disorders from a Multipath Perspective......Page 121
Phobias......Page 126
Panic Disorder......Page 135
Generalized Anxiety Disorder......Page 139
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders......Page 142
Ch 4: Chapter Summary......Page 151
Ch 4: Key Terms......Page 152
Ch 5: Introduction......Page 154
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders......Page 155
Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions......Page 165
Ch 5: Chapter Summary......Page 179
Ch 5: Key Terms......Page 180
Ch 6: Introduction......Page 182
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders......Page 183
Dissociative Disorders......Page 194
Ch 6: Chapter Summary......Page 205
Ch 6: Key Terms......Page 206
Ch 7: Introduction......Page 208
Symptoms Associated with Depressive and Bipolar Disorders......Page 209
Depressive Disorders......Page 213
Bipolar Disorders......Page 228
Ch 7: Chapter Summary......Page 237
Ch 7: Key Terms......Page 238
Ch 8: Introduction......Page 240
Facts About Suicide......Page 241
Effects of Suicide on Friends and Family......Page 243
Suicide and Specific Populations......Page 246
A Multipath Perspective of Suicide......Page 252
Preventing Suicide......Page 259
Ch 8: Key Terms......Page 265
Ch 9: Introduction......Page 268
Eating Disorders......Page 269
Etiology of Eating Disorders......Page 276
Treatment of Eating Disorders......Page 285
Obesity......Page 289
Ch 9: key Terms......Page 294
Ch 10: Introduction......Page 296
Substance-Related Disorders......Page 297
Substances Associated with Abuse......Page 299
Etiology of Substance-Use Disorders......Page 312
Treatment for Substance-Use Disorders......Page 318
Gambling Disorder and Other Addictions......Page 325
Ch 10: Chapter Summary......Page 327
Ch 10: Key Terms......Page 328
Ch 11: Introduction......Page 330
Symptoms of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders......Page 331
Understanding Schizophrenia......Page 337
Etiology of Schizophrenia......Page 339
Treatment of Schizophrenia......Page 348
Other Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders......Page 353
Ch 11: Key Terms......Page 358
Ch 12: Introduction......Page 360
Types of Neurocognitive Disorders......Page 361
Etiology of Neurocognitive Disorders......Page 365
Treatment Considerations with Neurocognitive Disorders......Page 381
Ch 12: Key Terms......Page 384
Ch 13: Introduction......Page 386
Ch 13: What Is “Normal” Sexual Behavior?......Page 387
Sexual Dysfunctions......Page 389
Gender Dysphoria......Page 400
Paraphilic Disorders......Page 403
Rape......Page 411
Ch 13: Key Terms......Page 416
Ch 14: Introduction......Page 418
Personality Psychopathology......Page 419
Personality Disorders......Page 420
Analysis of One Personality Disorder: Antisocial Personality......Page 436
Issues with Diagnosing Personality Psychopathology......Page 443
Ch 14: Key Terms......Page 447
Ch 15: Introduction......Page 450
Internalizing Disorders Among Youth......Page 452
Externalizing Disorders Among Youth......Page 460
Neurodevelopmental Disorders......Page 465
Ch 15: Chapter summary......Page 481
Ch 15: Key Terms......Page 482
Ch 16: Introduction......Page 484
Criminal Commitment......Page 485
Civil Commitment......Page 493
Rights of Mental Patients......Page 498
Ethical Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals......Page 502
Ch 16: Key Terms......Page 508
Glossary......Page 510
References......Page 520
Name Index......Page 564
Subject Index......Page 580