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The seventh edition of Abnormal Psychology focuses on providing an accurate, understandable, concise and up-to-date view of this rapidly evolving field. It provides a thorough look at the literature, synthesizing the information to provide the most relevant theories and research for study. Salient Features: - The Scientist�Practitioner Framework - This text is developed using a scientist�practitioner framework. While emphasizing empirically supported research, the text shares stories of real people suffering from compelling personal problems and serious psychological disorders. - Diagnostic Features - This boxed feature offers a broader approach to diagnosis, outlining examples of symptoms that could relate to a category of disorders as opposed to a specific disorder. - Increased Pedagogy - Review questions covering major concepts are integrated throughout each chapter. Questions focusing on relevant diagnostics, treatment, and theoretical issues are incorporated within each minicase. Answers to all questions are included in the back of the chapter, allowing students to test their mastery of the clinical and scholarly information regarding each major disorder. About the Author Susan Krauss Whitbourne , University of Massachusetts Amherst Richard P. Halgin, University of Massachusetts Amherst