Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World: Media and Research UpdateFor courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology. A mainstream text with a contemporary twist, this introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation of students in a changing world. It offers a fully-integrated approach that interweaves diversity issues, theoretical perspectives, research and multimedia content throughout. Students gain insight into their own attitudes and behavior patterns through carefully selected questionnaires. |
Contents
BRIEF CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Methods of Research | 2 |
Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior | 9 |
Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior | 32 |
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Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World Jeffrey S. Nevid,Spencer A. Rathus,Beverly Greene No preview available - 2003 |
Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World Jeffrey S. Nevid,Spencer A. Rathus,Beverly Greene No preview available - 2003 |
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