Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology with DSM-5 Updates, 8/e presents students with a comprehensive, research-based introduction to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology. The authors provide a logically formatted and easy to understand text that covers the central issues and theoretical and methodological foundations of childhood behavior disorders. Rich with illustrations and examples, this text highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work, stressing supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems of youth.
Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Developmental Psychopathology PerspectiveChapter 3 Influences and Risks in the Developmental ProcessChapter 4 Research: Its Role and MethodsChapter 5 Classification, Assessment, and TreatmentChapter 6 Anxiety Disorders Chapter 7 Mood DisordersChapter 8 Conduct ProblemsChapter 9 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 10 Language and Learning Disorders Chapter 11 Mental RetardationChapter 12 Autism and SchizophreniaChapter 13 Disorders of Basic Physical FunctionsChapter 14 Psychological Factors Affecting Medical ConditionChapter 15 Evolving Concerns for Youth
