Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, 9/e

Puts a human face on the study of
Abnormal Psychology, now with DSM-5 coverage
throughout.


Abnormal Psychology in a Changing
World, 9/e uses first-person narratives from people struggling
with psychological disorders as a pedagogical framework. Updated to
reflect the revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(DSM-5), the authors endeavor to bring research developments and
advancements in abnormal psychology to students. Through
illustrative case examples drawn from the authors' own experiences,
they recognize there is a human dimension to the study of abnormal
psychology.


The 9th edition includes coverage
of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), with updated text
references and examples throughout.


MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Nevid
/ Rathus / Greene program. Key learning applications include
MyPsychLab video series with new virtual case studies.


Teaching & Learning
Experience

This program will provide a better teaching
and learning experience - for you and your students. Here's
how:


Personalize Learning -
MyPsychLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program.
It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual
and class performance.


Explore Theory —
Integrating Theoretical Perspectives — The authors
examine the many different theoretical perspectives that inform
contemporary understanding of abnormal psychology and help students
integrate these diverse viewpoints in the Tying it
Togetherfeature.


Improve Critical Thinking
— Controversies in Abnormal Psychology— Spotlighting
controversies encourages students to think critically about these
important issues and examine different points of view. The
Controversies in Abnormal Psychology feature includes several
critical thinking questions that challenge students to think
further about the issues discussed in the text.


Understand Diversity —
Integrating Diversity — The authors examine abnormal behavior
patterns in relation to factors of diversity such as ethnicity,
culture, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Students need to understand how issues of diversity affect the
conceptualization of abnormal behavior as well as the diagnosis and
treatment of psychological disorders.


Engage Students — A
Closer Look— Provides opportunities for further exploration
of selected topics that reflect contemporary issues and concerns.
Many of these enable students to apply information in the text to
their own lives.


Support Instructors —
A full set of supplements, including MyPsychLab, provides
instructors with all the resources and support they need.


0205965016 / 9780205965014 Abnormal
Psychology in a Changing World Plus NEW MyPsychLab with eText --
Access Card Package
Package consists of: 
           

0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab
with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access
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0205961711 / 9780205961719 Abnormal
Psychology in a Changing World