Abnormal Psychology
- Chapter 1. Abnormal Psychology: History, Theories, and Research Methods
Why Science?
Scientific research has been one of the great drivers of progress in human history, and the dramatic changes we have seen during the past century are due primarily to scientific findings—modern medicine, electronics, automobiles and jet…Research Designs
Psychologists test research questions using a variety of methods. Most research relies on either correlations or experiments. With correlations, researchers measure variables as they naturally occur in people and compute the degree to which t…History of Mental Illness
This module is divided into three parts. The first is a brief introduction to various criteria we use to define or distinguish between normality and abnormality. The second, largest part is a history of mental illness from the Stone Age to …
- Chapter 2. Treatment of Psychological Disorders
- Chapter 3. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders
- Chapter 4. Disorders of Trauma and Stress
- Chapter 5. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Chapter 6. Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
- Chapter 7. Personality Disorders
- Chapter 8. Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents
ADHD and Behavior Disorders in Children
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder that is most often diagnosed in school-aged children. Many children with ADHD find it difficult to focus on tasks and follow instructions, and these characteristics can…Autism: Insights from the Study of the Social Brain
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from a neurodevelopmental disorder. Social neuroscience is the study of the parts of the brain that support social interactions or the “social brain.” This module provides an overview of ASD a…
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- Appendices