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Focusing on the human aspect of psychological disorders, this book offers students a deep understanding through clinical and online case studies, biographies, and personal quotations. It emphasizes real-life portrayals, making the complexities of abnormal psychology accessible and relatable. The approach helps to demystify psychological disorders, fostering empathy and insight into the lived experiences of those affected.

Newly updated, Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives, 6th Edition incorporates material that the authors, Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Stacey B. Whitbourne, believe is essential to students understanding this rapidly-developing and fascinating field of study. This text focuses on three key themes: a multidisciplinary approach, positive images of aging, and the newest and most relevant research. Much of what students will read comes directly from Susan's classroom teaching of the Psychology of Aging course; she continues to incorporate her day-to-day teaching of the course into the text, which keeps the material current, fresh, and engaging.

Focusing on the normal aging processes of the human body, this book aims to bridge the gap between complex gerontological research and non-specialist readers. It summarizes significant findings on physiological changes associated with aging and their psychological implications, making the content accessible while addressing relevant research issues for professionals. Additionally, it explores themes of physiological and psychological adaptation during adulthood, providing insights valuable to both lay readers and those in the field.

The exploration of identity among 94 adults reveals their self-perceptions as family members, workers, and individuals with aspirations. Through extensive interviews, the author distills their reflections into a narrative that highlights both diversity and common themes in their responses to "Who am I?" Contrary to expectations, the study uncovers a strong sense of certainty and self-assuredness in their identities, challenging previous notions of developmental change in adulthood. The author's journey to this understanding involved a meticulous analysis of personal narratives rather than traditional quantitative methods.

Presenting the human side of Psychological Disorders. Now updated to reflect the DSM-5, Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Richard Halgin's Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders, show students the human side of Abnormal Psychology. Through the widespread use of current and relevant clinical case studies, and the biographies and first-person quotations in the Real Stories feature, students are presented with real-life portrayals of psychological disorders. The program maintains the integrated approach to treatment using the biopsychosocial model, and acknowledges the evolution of psychological disorders over the lifespan. New to this edition is Connect for Abnormal Psychology, McGraw-Hill Education's digital learning platform, which includes the groundbreaking adaptive reading experience, SmartBook, as well as Faces: Interactive and the new Interactive Case Studies for Abnormal Psychology.