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Ron Comer's brief text opens the doors of this inherently fascinating field in an eye-opening, provocative, and yet, human way--taking a subject so familiar to students from movies, television, and fiction, and showing the real drama, the real science, and the real stakes for... Read Full Overview

Ronald J. Comer clearly integrates theoretical models, research findings, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences in this study of abnormal psychology.

An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ron Comer knows how to communicate the complexities of abnormal psychology, speak to the concerns of students, and empathically portray the real human impact of psychological disorders. For the 9th... Read Full Overview

"This text covers the complexities of abnormal psychology, and speaks to the concerns of students with portrayals of the real human impact of psychological disorders. Includes integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, from a remarkably inclusive cross-cultural... Read Full Overview

The #1 bestselling author of introductory textbooks in abnormal psychology, Ron Comer is remarkably skillful at communicating the scientific foundations, the clinical realities, and the human cost of psychological dysfunction. In this new edition of his brief text, Comer again... Read Full Overview

This text synthesizes theoretical models, research, clinical experiences, therapies, and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences. It weaves the main text, case studies, quotations, critical thinking questions, margin notes, cultural and gender differences,... Read Full Overview

Covering the basic concepts of psychopathology in a way that is scientifically sound, widely accessible, and extraordinarily empathetic, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology discusses the scientific foundations, the clinical realities, and the human cost of psychological dysfunction... Read Full Overview

"Concise yet substantive, Comer's brief text clearly synthesizes theoretical models, research, clinical experiences, therapies, and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences. Like a good classroom lecture, Fundamentals weaves the main text, case studies,... Read Full Overview

Ron Comer's brief text opens the doors of this inherently fascinating field in an eye-opening, provocative, and yet, human way--taking a subject so familiar to students from movies, television, and fiction, and showing the real drama, the real science, and the real stakes for... Read Full Overview

The Workbook actively involves students in the text material, using a variety of engaging exercises and self-tests. It helps students organize their studies, take better notes, identify areas for improvement, and be better prepared for examinations.

Ron Comer's brief text opens the doors of this inherently fascinating field in an eye-opening, provocative, and yet, human way--taking a subject so familiar to students from movies, television, and fiction, and showing the real drama, the real science, and the real stakes for... Read Full Overview

"Concise yet substantive, Comer's brief text clearly synthesizes theoretical models, research, clinical experiences, therapies, and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences. Like a good classroom lecture, Fundamentals weaves the main text, case studies,... Read Full Overview

"Concise yet substantive, Comer's brief text clearly synthesizes theoretical models, research, clinical experiences, therapies, and controversies within the context of social and cultural influences. Like a good classroom lecture, Fundamentals weaves the main text, case studies,... Read Full Overview