Psychopathology

Fourth Edition

William J. Ray - Pennsylvania State University

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Abnormal Psychology | Abnormal Psychology

February 2024 | 792 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

In Psychopathology, Fourth Edition, best-selling author William J. Ray brings together current perspectives concerning the manner in which the human mind, behavior, and experience can be understood. In addition to the traditional psychological literature, this book draws from work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics. Ray focuses on unifying and integrating the biopsychosocial understandings of human behavior within a broader consideration of human culture and language as it applies to psychopathology.

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Chapter 1: An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Understanding Psychopathology: Definitions and Key Considerations

The Three Major Themes of This Book

The Relation of Evolution and Culture to Psychopathology

Historical Considerations in Understanding Psychopathology

Discovering the Function of the Brain in Behavior and Psychopathology

Historical Approaches to Care for Those With Mental Disorders

Biological Approaches to Treating Mental Illness

Psychological Treatment Perspectives in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Chapter 2: Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

The Growing Importance of Neuroscience, Genetics, and an Evolutionary Perspective

Brain Anatomy, Neurons, and Neurotransmitters

How Do We Observe the Brain at Work?

Networks of the Brain

Genetics and Psychopathology

Evolution and Psychopathology

Chapter 3: Research Methods

What Is Science?

Nonexperimental Methods of Psychological Research

The Experimental Method: Making It Happen

Designing an Experimental Study

Other Types of Experimental Designs and Research Considerations

Ethics and the Scientific Experiment

Chapter 4: Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders

Initial Assessment and the Mental Status Exam

Structured Interviews and Assessment Considerations

Models of Assessment

Diagnostic Considerations in Psychopathology

Classification Systems for Mental Disorders

Chapter 5: Childhood and Adolescent-Onset Disorders

Important Aspects of Normal Childhood Development

Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Developmental Disorder

Chapter 6: Mood Disorders

Introducing Mood Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Suicide

Chapter 7: Stress, Trauma, and PTSD

Psychological Stress and Psychopathology

The Physiological Mechanisms Related to Stress and Trauma

The Study of Stress

Adjustment Disorders, Acute Stress Disorder, and Prolonged Grief Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Chapter 8: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Overview of Anxiety Disorders

Major Types of Anxiety Disorders

Phobias and Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Chapter 9: Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

What Is Dissociation?

Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Chapter 10: Eating Disorders

Feeding Disorders

Obesity

Overview of Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder

Chapter 11: Sexual Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Sexuality in Context

Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Response

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders

Paraphilic Disorders

Gender Dysphoria

Chapter 12: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Drug Use in the United States

Disordered Substance Use, Dependence, and Addiction

Alcohol

Cannabis, Hallucinogens, and Opioids

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Caffeine, and Nicotine

Gambling

Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders

Chapter 13: Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Basics: Prevalence, Course, and Symptoms

Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives on Schizophrenia

Factors in the Development of Schizophrenia

Causes and Effects: Neuroscience Findings About Schizophrenia

Treating Individuals With Schizophrenia

Chapter 14: Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders and Personality

Odd, Eccentric Personality Disorders

Dramatic Emotional Personality Disorders

Anxious Fearful Personality Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Chapter 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

Normal Cognitive Changes Related to Aging

Categories of Neurocognitive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

Other Causes of Neurocognitive Disorder

Prevention, Treatment, and Support

Chapter 16: The Law and Mental Health

The American Legal System and the Insanity Defense

Legal Competence: Standing Trial and Making Decisions

Ethical and Legal Issues in Mental Health Treatment

Sexual Predator Laws

Neuroscience and Evolutionary Perspectives on the Legal Aspects of Psychopathology

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"Clearly written, scholarly, good amount of focus on neuroscience, good charts and diagrams, good focus on the difference between pathology and not pathology throughout."

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Silberman School for Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York

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Sage Premium Video boosts student engagement by bringing concepts to life.
- Expert interviews feature the author himself and other experts in the field explaining both the methods used in researching abnormal psychology and the specific pathologies behind various disorders and conditions.
- New concept animations, one per chapter, use clips from films, TV shows, and interviews to help students envision complex topics from psychopathology as they show up in the lives of characters and real people.
Streamlined introductory sections help facilitate more clear and concise transitions from one topic or chapter to the next.
Additional LENS boxes and Cultural LENS boxes give more attention to timely societal and cultural issues relevant to abnormal psychology.
Additional Thought Questions appearing after LENS boxes give readers more opportunities to engage in critical thinking and the application of concepts.
New references in the For Further Reading sections at the end of the chapters bring the text’s recommendations for further exploration up to date.
Chapter organization has been streamlined throughout the text, with learning objectives connected to each major section to facilitate assessment and enhance student comprehension.
New insights related to emerging findings from genome-wide association studies have been included in various chapters.

KEY FEATURES:

A person-first, multilevel approach helps achieve a clear and complete understanding of the newest perspectives in this exciting field.
Chapter-opening outlines and learning objectives provide previews of forthcoming material and identify for students what they should be able to accomplish at the conclusion of readings.
Understanding Changes in DSM–5 boxes in all disorder chapters describe the reasoning behind the changes that were made in DSM–5 to specific disorders.
Concept Checks at the end of key sections allow students to test their comprehension by answering a series of questions.
End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and key terms and concepts allow students to revisit content covered to reinforce learning.