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Jeffrey Nevid explores the psychological facets of human experience, drawing upon extensive knowledge to delve deeply into behavior and thought. His work aims to elucidate the complexities of psychological concepts and their real-world applications, making these insights accessible to a broad audience through his publications and teaching. Nevid's approach emphasizes the practical relevance of psychology for personal growth and adaptation. He strives to connect theoretical frameworks with tangible outcomes, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the human psyche.
This ninth edition illustrates how psychology provides the basis for meeting many of the challenges of contemporary life. The text's integrated emphasis on diversity promotes a more inclusive view of personal adjustment. Coverage of diversity issues throughout provides reasons why psychologists study human diversity and relates those reasons to issues of personal adjustment. The book incorporates coverage on biological views, classification of psychological disorders, adjustment disorders, and acute stress disorders.
Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World
- 648 pages
- 23 hours of reading
This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material throughout. The authors adopt an interactionist approach in viewing abnormal behavior in terms of a complex interplay of factors representing psychological, biological, and sociocultural domains. Features personal accounts spanning a wide range of disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, autism, panic disorder, and other mental health problems. Highlights controversial issues in the field (e.g., Recovered Memory Controversy, EMDR: A Fad or a Find), and applications (e.g., How To Cope with a Panic Attack; Suicide Prevention; Rape Prevention; and Anger Management). A comprehensive reference for professionals in the psychology and/or medical fields.