Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Essentials of AbnormalPsychology in a Changing Worldprovides students with the basic concepts and core material in the field in a concise 14-chapter format. With a fluent and clear writing style that makes complex material accessible, it has a number of attractive features to help students learn.For instance, the new Concept Maps at the end of every chapterare colour-coded two page spreads visually linking major concepts within a chapter providing readers with a "big picture" and a memory aid. The expression and treatment of psychological problems are strongly influenced by cultural factors.The book illustrates that fact by maintaining both a Canadian and global focus. Important Canadian research, case examples, and societal and legal perspectives are integrated throughout, along with the best international research. This second Canadian edition updates and integrates socio-cultural material relating to ethnicity, gender, culture, and lifestyle in the body of the text and in highlighted boxed features calledFocus on Diversity.Nevid, Jeffrey S. is the author of 'Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World' with ISBN 9780132053730 and ISBN 013205373X.