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August, 2020 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Fourth Edition
Robert Weis - Denison University, USA
680 pages | August, 2020 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Reflecting the latest advancements in the field and complete DSM–5 criteria, Robert Weis’ Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology provides students with a comprehensive and practical introduction to child psychopathology. The book uses a developmental psychopathology approach to explore the emergence of disorders over time, describe the risks and protective factors that influence developmental processes and trajectories, and examine child psychopathology in relation to typical development and children’s sociocultural context. The fully revised Fourth Edition includes a new chapter on research methods, a greater emphasis on the ways social-cultural factors affect each disorder covered, and recent research findings on topics such as autism spectrum disorder and adolescents’ use of nicotine and marijuana vaping products.
 

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Case Studies in Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology, also by Weis, presents brief case studies based on real children, adolescents, and families, along with discussion questions that correspond to material in the core text. Bundle Case Studies in Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology with Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology, Fourth Edition for even more savings.


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An Invitation
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I: Evidence-Based Research and Practice

1.1 Identifying Behavior Problems in Children
1.2 The Prevalence Childhood Disorders
1.3 Integrating Science and Practice

2.1 Developmental Psychopathology
2.2 Biological Influences on Development
2.3 Psychological Influences on Development
2.4 Social–Cultural Influences on Development

3.1 Science vs. Pseudoscience
3.2 Research Goals and Methods
3.3 Ethical Research With Children and Families

4.1 Psychological Assessment
4.2 Systems of Psychotherapy
4.3 The Efficacy and Effectiveness of Child Psychotherapy
Part II: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities

5.1 Description and Epidemiology
5.2 Causes
5.3 Identification, Prevention, and Treatment

6.1 Description and Epidemiology
6.2 Causes
6.3 Identification, Prevention, and Treatment

7.1 Communication Disorders
7.2 Learning Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorder
Part III: Disruptive Disorders and Substance Use Problems

8.1 Description and Epidemiology
8.2 Causes
8.3 Evidence-Based Treatment

9.1 Description and Epidemiology
9.2 Causes
9.3 Evidence-Based Treatment

10.1 Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
10.2 Causes of Substance Use Problems
10.3 Evidence-Based Treatment
Part IV: Emotion and Thought Disorders

11.1 Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
11.2 Obsessive–Compulsive and Related Disorders
11.3 Evidence-Based Treatment

12.1 Social–Emotional Deprivation in Infancy
12.2 Child Maltreatment
12.3 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

13.1 Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
13.2 Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia
13.3 Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

14.1 Bipolar Disorders in Children and Adolescents
14.2 Pediatric Schizophrenia
Part V: Health-Related Disorders

15.1 Feeding Disorders in Young Children
15.2 Eating Disorders in Older Children and Adolescents
15.3 Evidence-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders

16.1 Elimination Disorders
16.2 Sleep–Wake Disorders in Children
16.3 Pediatric Psychology
References and Suggested Reading
Index

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NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • A new chapter on child and adolescent research methods covers the essential features of scientific thinking, the dangers of relying on pseudoscience when providing mental health services to children and families, and common methods and research designs used to describe, predict, and explain children’s development.
  • A greater emphasis on the ways social-cultural factors affect the presentation, prevalence, course, and treatment of each disorder is seen through chapters that provide expanded coverage of the way children’s gender, ethnicity, language, religion, acculturation, migration experiences, and socioeconomic status might influence the emergence of each disorder and response to treatment.
  • Chapters have been updated to reflect the current scientific research and recommended clinical practice, taking into account that the prevalence and demographic distribution of several childhood problems has changed over the last several years.

KEY FEATURES:

  • A developmental psychopathology approach to understanding child psychopathology allows readers to study each disorder from multiple levels of analysis (e.g., biological, psychological, social-cultural) with an emphasis on risk and protective factors that shape children’s developmental pathways over time.
  • Chapters are split into smaller modules to make material more accessible to students and to allow instructors to easily tailor reading assignments to their courses.
  • Modules are organized by research questions such as “How common is autism spectrum disorder?” and “What treatments are effective for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder?” to spark students’ interest and to guide their reading.
  • Each chapter provides descriptions of evidence-based treatments identified by professional organizations such as the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Science to Practice sections show how clinicians apply evidence-based treatment in clinics, hospitals, and schools to help children and families in need.
  • In-text learning aids include learning objectives, section summaries, key terms with definitions, and critical thinking exercises to help students to master the material.