Psychopathology

In Psychopathology, William J. Ray and new coauthor Jason Schiffman provide an unprecedented understanding of mental disorders by integrating the latest findings from clinical science, neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology, cultural perspectives, and more. With valuable data and the actual DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria built into the chapters, students develop a broad view of mental disorders, as well as an appreciation for human resilience and recovery. The Fifth Edition is fully updated to include new information on social media and childhood disorders, genetic subtypes of ASD, GLP-1 receptors, the prevention of neurocognitive disorders, applications of AI in clinical science, and proposals for the next edition of DSM. Sage Vantage Learning Platform This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Highlights Assignable video with assessment tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text brings concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. NEW! An AI Literacy module prepares students to engage confidently with today′s AI tools through an interactive, outcomes-focused experience—with minimal instructor lift and no course redesign required. Available exclusively in Sage Vantage and written by professors who teach and publish about AI, the AI Information Literacy, Academic Integrity, and Responsible AI Use integrates video, data driven examples, applied activities, Knowledge Checks, and built-in assessments that help instructors track student understanding. Focused on strengthening critical thinking, the module teaches students how to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and bias while developing responsible prompting strategies that support academic success without compromising students′ intellectual growth.

About the Author

William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University. He received his Ph D from Vanderbilt University and was a Fellow in Medical Psychology at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. He received his undergraduate degree from Eckerd College, where he learned about the value of primary sources and the need to integrate information from a number of perspectives. As part of his clinical training, he has worked in a number of mental hospitals and clinics across the country, where he developed an appreciation of the experiences of those with mental disorders. In his career, he has served as a visiting professor and researcher at the University of Hawaii, Münster University, University of Rome, Tübingen University, and Konstanz University. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) program and was previously the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective. He has used psychophysiological and brain imaging techniques such as EEG, MEG, DTI, and f MRI to study emotionality, psychopathology, and individual differences. These studies can be found in his numerous articles, book chapters, and books. His work has been published in such journals as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Neuroscience, Psychophysiology, Physiological Reviews, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Brain Research, Biological Psychology, Neuro Image, and Clinical Neurophysiology . This work has been funded by both national and international agencies including NIH, NIMH, NASA, NATO, and the DAAD. In addition to research, teaching has been an important part of his career. His textbooks include Abnormal Psychology, Methods Toward a Psychology of Behavior and Experience, Psychophysiological Methods (with Robert Stern & Karen Quigley), and Evolutionary Psychology: Neuroscience Perspectives Concerning Human Behavior and Experience .