Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life 4th Edition

This book is separated into four parts that cover the whole of abnormal psychology and modern life. Part One sets the stage, defining the concept of abnormal, or maladaptive, behavior, describing its magnitude and the many different perspectives on abnormal behavior. Part Two reviews human development and adjustment, both adaptive and maladaptive. Part Three details the clinical pictures, causal factors, therapy, and outcomes of the various maladaptive behaviors. Part Four deals with the problem assessment and with contemporary approaches to the treatment and prevention of abnormal behavior, on both individual and group levels., including a consideration of man's greatly increased potential for planning a "good future" for his species.