Abnormal psychology / Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to Abnormal Behavior.
2. Paradigms and Etiology of Abnormal Behaviour.
3. Therapeutic Treatment of Psychological Disorders.
4. Classification, Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment of Abnormal Behavior.
5. Causes of Mood Disorders and Suicide.
6. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
7. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders.
8. Stress and Physical Health.
9. Personality Disorders: Types, Causes and Treatment.
10. Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment of Eating Disorders. 11. Substance-Related Disorders.
12. Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Identity Disorders.
13. Schizophrenic and Other Psychotic Disorders: Causes and Treatment.
14. Dementia and Delirium.
15. Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: Causes and Treatment. 16. Disorders of Childhood.
17. Adjustment Disorders.
18. Mental Health: Legal Perspectives.

Abnormal Psychology, 8th edition brings both the science and personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this title helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal psychology.
The 8th edition has been updated to include DSM-5 information throughout. The authors have integrated DSM-5 into the fabric of every chapter in a thorough, critical way, helping readers think critically about these changes and discuss the pros and cons of the DSM diagnostic systems.