Abnormal Psychology

by Thomas F. Oltmanns, Robert E. Emery

For undergraduate courses in Abnormal Psychology It's not them, it's all of us Oltmanns and Emery bring both the science and the personal aspects of abnormal psychology to life by emphasizing that abnormal psychology is not about them, it's about all of us. Using extensive case studies, they present the most cutting edge information on abnormal psychology by covering methods and treatment in context. Organized around the way students learn, this ground breaking text integrates the biological, psychological, and social perspectives in one concurrent story.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, School, Nonfiction, Textbooks

608 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first Thomas Oltmanns book I read was his case study book. When I saw this book in a used book store I had to buy it and boy am I glad I did. I loved the case studies book (and a few selections were actually used in my abnormal psych class) and reading this textbook was entertaining, informational, and makes me want to look into certain subjects more.

[Sıla · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book actually belongs to my elder sister who studies psychology at a university. i was pretty curious when i first received it, and this book didn't disappoint me even for a little. the cases were simply explained and i was able to understand how they work. i would recommend it to anyone who's into psychology.

[Vincze Andrada · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If we do not want troubled youth to give up on themselves, we cannot give up on them."

[David S. Borges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read and a wealth of information. Absolutely loved this book.

[Joe Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book last summer with a number of other books on the subject. At the time I was looking for a text book for undergraduate level students that were interested in pursuing graduate level program in mental heath. This book was a solid book in that it outlined history of psychiatry, mental illness treatment over the years and how categories of diagnosis were developed. At the time, it provided good examples and correlated with the DSM IV TR topics and diagnostic criteria. While the DSM IV TR is now dated, the subject matter such as history, strategies and case studies is still applicable; further, the price of the text books for students is excellent. Very good book - recommend for students new to the field.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abnormal Psychology
Oltmanns, Thomas F.
required text for psychology in Australia college courses, I liked how it was laid out and how it made it easier to understand and comprehend with the lessons of the teachers

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

here you will find different perspectives regarding the interpretation of abnormal behavior, many of the common types of disorders, as well as some information on treatment for certain types of disorders. .. love it!!!

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I had to read this book for a Psychology course, I found it very useful and highly interesting.

[Raisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting