Ronald J. Comer Books

For the latest edition of this comprehensive core textbook, Ron Comer is joined by Jonathan Comer who brings his special expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioural research, and technology-driven treatment. The authors are skilled at communicating the complexities of the abnormal psychology, speaking to the concerns of students, and portraying the real human impact of psychological disorders. With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and remarkably inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this textbook is widely adopted on abnormal psychology courses and shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. The book can be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.

A concise, comprehensive text for both graduates and students who are just entering this field of study. It includes accessible and clear explanations, summaries and definitions of key terms.

This engaging textbook for introductory psychology invites students to recognize the pervasive nature of psychology in everyday life. Authors RON COMER and LIZ GOULD encourage critical examination of human behavior and its understanding, fostering an appreciation for psychology beyond the classroom. The text emphasizes the interconnectedness of psychological science, with each chapter designed to broaden students' perspectives by illustrating how various fields of psychology relate to one another and to daily experiences. Key themes include human development, brain function, and individual differences, showcasing the connections across these areas. Unique two-page art spreads visually depict brain activity during everyday activities like eating pizza or studying, created by an award-winning artist with faculty input. Features include sections that highlight interconnections between psychology fields, engaging chapter-opening vignettes that illustrate psychology's relevance, and discussions of current news, controversies, and research findings. The Practically Speaking box emphasizes real-world applications of psychology, while helpful study tools like key terms, marginal definitions, and chapter summaries enhance learning. This textbook is designed to make psychology accessible and relevant to students' lives.

(Autor) Ronald J. Comer (Titel) Klinische Psychologie (copy) „Der Comer ist ein Buch zum Darin-herumblättern, Nachschlagen, zum Lernen; er ist ein Buch, das Interesse weckt, neugierig macht, informiert, Spaß bereitet und begeistert - ein Lehrbuch eben, eines der wenigen, die diese Bezeichnung verdienen.“ Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie, Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie „(...) überaus gut lesbar, verständlich und zugleich kompetent, bietet dieses Lehrbuch nicht nur einen Überblick über den relevanten Prüfungsstoff für Absolventen des Psychologiestudiums, sondern kann ebenso praktisch tätigen Psychotherapeuten aber auch Allgemeinmedizinern (...) als umfangreiches Nachschlagewerk dienen (...).“ psychotherapie. org (Biblio) 2. Aufl. 2001, 672 S., 104 s/w Abb., 91 farb. Abb., geb.