Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach 7th Edition

Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, Seventh Edition by David H. Barlow and V. Mark Durand — Published by Cengage Learning

Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, this text's ground-breaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. Going beyond simply describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, the authors explore the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology. Rather than presenting single-cause, single-treatment accounts of disorders, Barlow and Durand show how psychological conditions are rooted in the intersection of multiple factors — biological, psychological, emotional, cultural, social, familial, and even political — and how only by understanding these interactions can clinicians arrive at the most effective and humane treatments.

Integrated case studies drawn predominantly from the authors' own clinical files are carried through the discussion of each disorder, allowing students to see how causes and treatments connect in a real human life. With a conversational writing style, consistent pedagogical features, and meticulous attention to DSM-5 criteria, this edition remains one of the most comprehensive and widely respected introductory abnormal psychology texts in the world.

David H. Barlow is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University, founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association. V. Mark Durand is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, internationally recognized for his research on autism spectrum disorder and positive behavioral support. Together, they have produced a text that brings clinical sophistication, research depth, and genuine compassion to one of the most important and widely taught courses in psychology education.