Essentials of abnormal psychology (3rd ed)

The authors explain abnormal psychology with the integrative approach.

The integrative approach helps students understand that psychological disorder has its roots in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social, familial and even political.

Throughout the text, real cases - 95 per cent from the authors' own case files, provide a realistic context for the scientific findings of the book, and ensure that readers never lose sight of the fact that beyond the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the theories and the research are real people.