Abnormal Psychology: The Problem of Maladaptive Behavior

This text provides students with a comprehensive review of the field of abnormal psychology. In the 8th edition, the authors systematically employ an interactional framework that incorporates personal variables and situational variables to examine how vulnerability and resilience influence the likelihood of mental disorders and recovery from them. The text explains and contrasts a variety of theoretical perspectives on each type of disorder.

Key Benefit: In its consistently well-written and absorbing style, this bestselling book provides readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the field of abnormal psychology. Key Topics: In the Eighth edition, Sarason and Sarason systematically employ an interactional framework that incorporates personal variables and situational variables to examine how vulnerability and resilience influence the likelihood of mental disorders and recovery from them. The book explains and contrasts a variety of theoretical perspectives on each type of disorder.