Abnormal Psychology With Infotrac: An Integrative Approach

by David H. Barlow and Vincent Mark Durand

A multidimensional look at the causes of psychological disorders Recognized in its first edition as the only textbook to present a truly biopsychosocial approach, Barlow and Durand's groundbreaking text is rapidly becoming the standard by which other texts are judged. In this Second Edition, David Barlow and V. Mark Durand offer a consistent organizational structure that makes the material easy to learn, a mix of clinical and scientific approaches, and a conversational writing style. Throughout the Second Edition, the authors' class-tested integrative approach helps students understand how each disorder is determined by multiple forces: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial, and environmental. A focus on real people Compelling real-life cases (95% from the authors' case files) portray the rich and arresting nature of disorders as they are displayed in real people. These cases provide a rich illustration of the latest theories of psychopathology and their treatment in the context of real clinical cases. New are 'From the Inside' boxes that offer first-person accounts of what it is like to live with a disorder. A wide variety of videos (see below) allow students to see the human side of the DSM-IV disorders. New built-in study aids A variety of new study aids make the Second Edition easy to learn from and easy to use. New Visual Summaries appear as two-page spreads and capture the authors' integrative approach, the major diagnostic symptoms, the causes, and the key treatments of Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia. In addition, new Concept Checks allow students to check their mastery of the material and apply concepts to cases. Treatment integrated with--and driven by--psychopathology Unlike other books that take a single-cause, single treatment approach, the authors cover treatment in each chapter. A single case is carried through the discussion, along with coverage of treatment issues and outcomes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534506763
• ISBN13: 9780534506766
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Weight: 3.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 9.0" x 1.3"

Customer Reviews

Great product and seller!

I got exactly what I thought I was buying. This is a really convenient way to have a textbook, because you can just stick it in a three-ring binder and take it with you! Also, you can just take a few chapters if you want, or the whole book! The pages are a little thin, but it's a wonderful educational textbook. As a B.A. in psychology, I would recommend this book to anyone looking to have a great learning experience and a textbook that doesn't cost a fortune.

Comprehensive and applicable

The book treats many cases and reaches high level of coverage; it is very helpful, that in practice one can find many similarities, since the cases are very realistic and explained in depth. My opinion is, that it is valuable because it is applicable.

Excellent content and readibility.

This text describes the integrative approach to psychological disorder, treatments and even some prevention information. Great for any abnormal psychology course.

DSM-IV explained (maybe).

Using DSM-IV criteria throughout, the authors manage to provide a succinct analysis of psychopathology, as seen from a transtheoretical perspective.The research alone quoted throughout makes this book a valuable resource, but combined with an engaging writing style and top-notch structure, it promises to secure Barlow and Durand's position as authors-to-beat when it comes to the field of Abnormal Psychology.

Great Introductory book

Very thorough treatment of the subject from well rounded, expert authors. Text assumes no previous knowledge, and is quite lengthy because of its comprehensive nature. I have used it many times as a reference text after taking a course in which it was required.Also this text is an example of a beautiful job of "book making". The text has many color plates -- and a high quality printing job.