Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach

by David H. Barlow

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Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, David Barlow and V. Mark Durand's groundbreaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. In this Seventh Edition of their proven ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, Barlow and Durand successfully blend sophisticated research and an accessible writing style with the most widely recognized method of discussing psychopathology. Going beyond simply show more describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, the authors explore the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogical elements, integrated case studies (95 percent from the authors' own files), video clips of clients, and additional study tools make this text the most complete learning resource available. show less

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This was my textbook for an accredited online learning course from a decent university. The course was not worth the money. The book was, which was a good thing since the "instructor" provided none of his namesake services; I learned only from the book. Definitely an undergrad text, but research is integrated into the text with decent references. The CD-ROM was not impressive, however, and the INFOTrac access which comes with the text is nearly useless; there are few articles in the "student version" and no logical reason why some would be included and others not. The diagrams for each condition summarizing the etiological underpinnings are fairly well done and a good learning tool. There were some occasions where I felt the emphasis show more devoted to each condition was a bit uneven, but overall I would recommend this book. show less
Great textbook. The accompanying CD was incredibly useful. That being said, I must admit that I found the abundance of statistical figures to be a bit overwhelming.

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David H. Barlow, PhD, is Professor of Psychology, Research Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Clinical Training Programs, and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University

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Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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616.89Applied science & technologyMedicine & healthDiseases, Allergies, Skin ConditionsNervous Disorders: Autism, Anorexia, OCDMental disorders: bi-polar/schizophrenia
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RC454 .B345MedicineInternal medicineInternal medicineNeurosciences. Biological psychiatry. NeuropsychiatryPsychiatry
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