Abnormal Child Psychology

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Through a thoughtful and accurate balance of developmental, clinical-diagnostic, and experimental approaches to child and adolescent psychopathology, Eric Mash and David Wolfe's ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, International Edition remains the most authoritative, scholarly, and comprehensive book in its market. Accessible to a broad range of readers, the book traces the developmental course of each disorder and shows how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact with a child's environment. Case histories and first-person accounts addressing all treatment stages of the full range of childhood and adolescent disorders are at the heart of the text. The authors begin chapters with these accounts and case histories and refer to the children they present throughout, along with additional case examples, illustrating the categorical and dimensional approaches used to describe disorders and bringing life to the theories discussed. The authors also consistently illustrate how troubled children behave in their natural settings—homes, schools, and communities. Up-to-date and forward-looking, the text covers the DSM-IV-TR anddimensional approaches to classification as well as evidence-based assessment and treatment, contemporary research, and the latest theories related to the predominantly inattentive ADHD subtype, early-onset and the developmental propensity model of conduct disorder, the triple vulnerability model of anxiety, the tripartite model in children, depression, and autism. Key Feature "A Closer Look" boxes, found throughout the book, draw students into the material and enrich each topic with engaging additional information. Examples include "What Are the Long-Term Criminal Consequences of Child Maltreatment?," "Common Fears in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence," and "Did Darwin Have a Panic Disorder?" Visual learning aids such as cartoons, tables, eye-catching section-opening quotes, and figures as well as numerous photos illustrate key concepts throughout the text. Disorders are organized around the DSM-IV-TR criteria and summarized in DSM-IV-TR tables, presenting disorders' primary characteristics as accurately and clearly as possible. A comprehensive and integrative approach that pays attention to advances in abnormal child and adolescent psychology and focuses on the child, not just the disorders. Coverage of child maltreatment and relationship-based disorders; integration of treatment and prevention; and an emphasis on diversity. New to this Edition With the assistance of an expert from Wellesley College, the authors have significantly increased attention to and coverage of culture and diversity throughout the text. The authors have completely updated the coverage, references, and examples throughout, and this edition features an entirely new design and many new and updated photos. The book's integrated cases covering all clinical stages—presentation, diagnosis, and treatment—have been expanded and updated. Additionally, two guides to the cases, both appearing at the front of the book, have been added to this edition. One is an improved listing of the cases by chapter, while the second is a new listing of the cases by type. The authors have also added a thematic guide to the text's popular "A Closer Look" boxes. Greatly expanded selection of multimedia and interactive learning resources, foremost among these numerous new video clips within PowerLecture. These current, high-interest videos focus on topics such as AD/HD, autism, bullying, life skills, and Down's syndrome. Table of Contents Part I: TITLE OF PART I. 1. Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents. 2. Theories and Causes. 3. Research. 4. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Part II. BEHAVIOR DISORDERS. 5. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). 6. Conduct Problems. Part III. EMOTIONAL DISORDERS. 7. Anxiety Disorders. 8. Mood Disorders. Part IV. DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISORDERS. 9. Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation). 10. Autism Spectrum Disorders and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia. 11. Communication and Learning Disorders. Part V. PROBLEMS RELATED TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. 12. Health-Related and Substance Use Disorders. 13. Eating Disorders and Related Conditions. 14. Child Maltreatment and Non-Accidental Trauma.