Psychology of abnormality

Author: Lauren Alloy
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Recommended by the Teaching Guidance Committee of Higher Education Psychology, Ministry of Education! This "Abnormal Psychology" co-authored by Lauren Alloy, John Ryckman, and Margaret Manassis meets both academic training requirements and the needs of general readers and professionals. First, Lauren Alloy and John Ryckman are two seasoned pathologists who have made significant contributions to the development of abnormal psychology. The textbook they wrote ensures academic rigor and authority. Margaret Manassis, 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 a pleasure. This broadens the book's applicability, transforming it from an academic textbook into a "gripping life guide" for the general public. Second, the content of this book focuses not only on the explanation of psychological theories for abnormal behavior and the summary of new research findings but also emphasizes the objective description of various symptoms or syndromes, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the entire discipline and new research progress and directions. Readers can not only gain 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, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, Personality and Social Psychology Research Center, 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 from the first chapter to the chapters on specific disorders, even in the 18th chapter on legal and ethical issues. Additionally, the book dedicates a chapter to describing the neuroscience perspective, as there have been remarkable advancements in the field of neuropsychological research on abnormal behavior.