Nolen-Hoeksema's Introduction to Psychopathology: 2025 Release

by Heather Jennings

The ninth edition of Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's Abnormal Psychology now authored by Dr. Heather Jennings continues her mission to create a program that blends the most contemporary research on psychological disorders with compassion for those who live with these disorders. Abnormal Psychology personalizes the human experience while helping students think critically and apply their knowledge through activities in McGraw Hill’s digital learning platform Connect.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School, Science, Mental Health, Academic

2956 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 28, 1997

Reviews

[Catastrophe Queen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Information overload! How can I memorize all of this?

[LemontreeLime · Rating 1 out of 5]

A textbook for abnormal psych classes, and written like the muddy sand that sucks your boots off as you try to pry yourself out of a swamp. I pity all who are forced to use this textbook. It avoids several key issues (for example - the 'right to die' movement isn't mentioned at all). And I can only imagine that with the revisions needed for the DSM5 updates, it's going to be even more convoluted and illegible.

[Emily Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book in my psychopathology class. I noticed that many of the treatment approaches included CBT. I really like the information given in the book. It was a well written textbook. I am surprised by the low rating. I was always looking forward to reading about the next disorder. I would read more by this author in the future.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly outstanding book as an undergrad, and one that will stay on my shelf as I move forward. The description of disorders is detailed, with differences between the DSM IV and the DSM 5 discussed. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments are covered well. The author provides excellent coverage of comorbidities with each disorder, along with diagnosis concerns when these comorbidities are present.

[nina]

read for an abnormal psych (now psychological disorders) course.

this is an area of study i really enjoy learning more about, so naturally i really enjoyed this textbook. i think it was super informative, and would recommend it for courses similar to the one i took. not super in-depth, which, as the title suggests, makes it pretty beginner friendly and a good place for undergrads to learn more about this field and its practices.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written. A detailed overview of many psychological disorders, the theories of origins, and treatments available. This was a class textbook for me but it would be helpful to anyone who would like to better understand their own mind and the minds of others that they know. I highly recommend. Mine also came with access to a study website that contains the e-book, quizzes, etc.

[Giang Nguyen · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I like the cases and examples, I dislike the fact that they lack a uniform structure for all the chapters of different disorders. It feels like those chapters were written by different people, but it was certainly not the case. Maybe the problem came as a result of the update of DSM-5 and editing after the author passed away. Not that I care enough to read the previous editions.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book and content but lacking more in depth information I was hoping to find regarding many disorders.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a textbook this was extremely easy to read, and very enjoyable. I learned so much.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good college-level textbook, well-organized, useful summaries at the end of each chapter, and the topic--absolutely fascinating.

[Julie Bridges · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook used for class. Very readable, I actually read the entire book. Enjoyed the case studies and the biographic sketches included. Fourth edition referred to the DSM-IV.

[Kristen]

Read the 6th edition with online access to the same book (published in 2015) for an Abnormal Psychology course.

[Elizabeth Cleve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Organized well, Chapter reviews were helpful.

[D.l. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading for one of my classes.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I especially liked the continuum model this text adopted for mental health related issues.