This book is being used at: Massey University, Federation University, University of Newcastle

The first edition of Abnormal Psychology is a must-have resource for students who want to succeed in their unit and leave with an in-depth understanding in the area of Abnormal Psychology. This resource offers students comprehensive coverage of current research, theory and treatment, while also supporting a multiple paradigm approach and covering the cutting-edge research and theory that is central to the discipline.

This edition has been adapted to the Australia and New Zealand region from the popular American edition, which has been a trusted and staple resource for instructors and students for many years. Local research is spread throughout with many carefully curated articles and news items to provide you with relevant examples to help you engage better with the content during tutorials or self-study.

Written by an author team of experienced academics and researchers, led by Ann M. Kring from the University of California, each chapter is engaging and highlights key issues with well-informed research. Delivered as a full colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code included, this title enables you to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed so you get the most out of learning.

Features

• Accessible Content: This new edition comprises insightful and engaging content delivered in concise, digestible chunks to support students’ engagement and retention.

• Trusted Authorship: Know you’re getting the best content from a team of leading psychology experts from throughout Australia.

• Gamification: Interactive 2D capstone activities at the end of each chapter ask students to put themselves in hypothetical clinical situations through branched-chain scenarios.

• Engaging Videos: Hours of bespoke ANZ videos with current practising psychologists and psychology researchers engage students with storytelling from the field.