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SAGE 800.818.7243 OR 805.499.9774 6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. PT FAX: 805.375.5291 2 TEXTBOOKS abnormal Psychology aBnormal PSychology: Neuroscience Perspectives on Human Behavior and Experience William J. Ray, Pennsylvania State University Contemporary. Current. Complete. Thoroughly integrating DSm-5, this text offers the most current coverage of abnormal psychology available! This fresh and innovative text teaches students that abnormal psychology is a rapidly evolving science. Evolutionary, biological, neurological, psychological, social, socio-cultural, and political perspectives are explored for a complete view of the fi eld with an eye toward critical thinking and evaluation. The text's multi-level perspective ranges from culture to genetics, helping students move beyond simple nature/nurture perspectives to new ways of considering psychological disorders based on current interdisciplinary research. First-person accounts and case studies help readers better understand the experiences of a person with a psychological disorder while demonstrating their ability to live full, productive lives. Abundant illustrations and a terrifi c resource package ensure student engagement and success. KEy fEATurES • Critical evaluation of the DSM-5 is thoroughly integrated to present more recent citations of key re- search and provide the most current coverage of the fi eld available. • Engaging, compassionate fi rst- person narratives and case studies present multiple perspectives on individual experiences and allow students to empathize through fi rst- person examples. • Evidence-based research and strong balanced coverage of theory provide the foundation every student needs for the course. • Integrated coverage of neuroscience and cutting-edge research gives students an accessible and engag- ing introduction to where the fi eld is heading. • Abundant pedagogical illustra- tions bring key concepts to life for students and encourage a rich understanding of the material. • Current work in the cognitive and af- fective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics fi elds, as well as work in traditional psychological literature, is refl ected. • A global LENS feature in every chapter raises important societal and cultural issues. • The National Institute of Mental Health Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) for understanding psychopa- thology is introduced. • An evolutionary perspective places abnormal psychology in a broader context. • Concept Checks throughout each chapter, end-of-chapter review ques- tions, and key terms help students to master key concepts. • The SAGE edge ancillary package gives instructors and students robust support for the course. CONTENTS 1. An Overview of Psychopathology / 2. Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness / 3. Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology / 4. Research Methods / 5. Classifi cation and Assessment / 6. Developmental Disorders / 7. Schizophrenia / 8. Mood Disorders / 9. Stress and Trauma / 10. Anxiety Disorders / 11. Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders / 12. Feeding and Eating Disorders / 13. Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria / 14. Substance-related Disorders / 15. Personality Disorder / 16. Neurocognitive Dementia / 17. Law and Mental Health hArdcover ISbn: 978-1-4129-8812-4 • jAnuAry 2014 • 696 PAgeS • edge.sagepub.com/ray IntroductIon to AbnormAl chIld And AdoleScent PSychology Second edition Robert Weis, Denison University introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent psychology adopts a developmental psychopathology approach to understanding childhood disorders. It balances the scientifi c aspects of child and adolescent psychopathology with vivid descriptions of how research fi ndings are applied to help children and families in need. The text explores the emergence of disorders over time, describes the risk and protective factors that infl uence developmental processes and trajectories, and examines child psychopathology in the context of typical development. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to include the new DSm-5 organization and full diagnostic criteria for all child and adolescent disorders. The text also refl ects recent advances in the research literature regarding the conceptualization, causes, and treatment of each disorder. Ancillary materials, including videos, lecture notes, PowerPoint slides, and test banks are available to faculty. CONTENTS I. PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE / 1. The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology / 2. Exploring the Causes of Childhood Disorders: Research Methods and Theories / 3. Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Children's Problems / II. DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISORDERS / 4. Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disorders in Children / 5. Communication Disorders in Children / 6. Autism Spectrum Disorder / 7. Learning Disabilities and Specifi c Learning Disorder / III. DISRUPTIVE DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS / 8. Attention-Defi cit/Hyperactivity Disorder / 9. Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents / 10. Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents / IV. EMOTION AND THOUGHT DISORDERS / 11. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / 12. Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment / 13. Depressive Disorders and Self-Injury / 14. Bipolar Spectrum Disorders and Schizophrenia / V. HEALTH-RELATED PROBLEMS / 15. Feeding and Eating Disorders / 16. Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology hArdcover ISbn: 978-1-4522-2525-8 • ©2014 • 760 PAgeS • • NEW!