Abnormal Psychology 9th Edition

Abnormal Psychology, Ninth Edition by Ronald J. Comer — Published by Worth Publishers / Macmillan Learning

With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and remarkably inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this edition shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. 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 portray the real human impact of psychological disorders.

Covering the full spectrum of psychological disorders — from anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis to personality disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and eating and sleep disturbances — the text examines each condition through the biological, psychological, and sociocultural lenses that together define the modern understanding of psychopathology. Real-life case studies woven throughout bring each disorder to life with clinical immediacy, ensuring students never lose sight of the human beings behind the DSM criteria, the theories, and the research.

Ronald J. Comer has been a professor in Princeton University's Department of Psychology for many years, serving as Director of Clinical Psychology Studies and as chair of the university's Institutional Review Board. His courses in abnormal psychology have been among the university's most popular offerings. He is also a practicing clinical psychologist and holds an adjunct position as Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His distinctive combination of scholarly rigor, clinical experience, and genuine empathy for people living with psychological disorders has made this one of the most trusted and widely adopted abnormal psychology textbooks in the world.