Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, David Barlow and V. Mark Durand's groundbreaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. In this Sixth Edition of their proven "Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, International Edition", Barlow and Durand successfully blend sophisticated research and an accessible writing style with the most widely recognized method of discussing psychopathology. Going beyond simply describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, the authors explore the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology. A conversational writing style, consistent pedagogical elements, integrated case studies (95 per cent from the authors' own files), video clips of clients, and additional study tools make this text the most complete learning resource available. For instructors, an Instructor's Resource Manual, Test Bank, and a wide selection of videos are available to use when teaching the course.

Table of Contents

1. The History of Abnormal Psychology. 2. Conceptualizing Abnormal Psychology. 3. Assessing and Diagnosing Psychopathology. 4. Studying Psychopathology. 5. Anxiety and Its Disorders. 6. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders. 7. Disorders of Mood. 8. Disorders of Eating and Sleeping. 9. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology. 10. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders. 11. Substance-Related and Impulse-Control Disorders. 12. Personality Disorders. 13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. 14. Disorders of Development. 15. Disorders of Ageing. 16. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues.