Abnormal Psychology: 9th Edition

Author: (USA) Lauren Alloy
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Recommended by the Teaching Guidance Committee of Higher Education Psychology of the Ministry of Education! This "Abnormal Psychology" co-authored by Lauren Alloy, John Ryckman, and Margaret Manus meets the requirements of both professional training and popular science, catering to both general readers and professionals. First, Lauren Alloy and John Ryckman are two seasoned pathologists, whose research has made significant contributions to the development of abnormal psychology. The textbook they wrote ensures academic rigor and authority. Margaret Manus, as a popular best-selling author and columnist, brings a more dynamic and engaging style to the textbook, making it a "bestseller-style textbook" that turns learning abnormal psychology into an enjoyable experience. This broadens the book's applicability, transforming it from a college textbook into a "life guide that everyone can grasp."
Second, the content of this book is arranged to emphasize both the explanation of psychological theories for abnormal behavior and the summary of new research findings, while also highlighting the objective description of various symptoms or syndromes. This allows readers to gain a complete understanding of the entire discipline and the latest research progress and directions. Readers can not only acquire relevant knowledge but also easily identify their research topics. This is undoubtedly one of the most important qualities of a textbook for professionals.
Wang Dengfeng
Director of the Personality and Social Psychology Research Center at Peking University
Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Psychology at Peking University
This book presents new perspectives and cutting-edge research, providing detailed discussions on the symptoms, theories, and treatments of various psychological disorders. A new theme of this edition is prevention. Prevention sections are included in every chapter, from the first chapter to the chapters on specific disorders, even in Chapter 18, which covers legal and ethical issues. Additionally, the book dedicates a chapter to the neuroscientific perspective, as there have been remarkable advancements in the field of neurocognitive research on abnormal behavior.