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On this page:. Learn about membership options , or view our freely available titles. Skip to main content. Complete Psychology 2nd edition. I like who the textbook is divided into diagnostic blocks to help the student become familiar with diagnostic guidelines. I like how the book reads like the DSM diagnostic manual. The same class of disorders are paired together to better understand the disorders and the similarities between them, which is helpful because of the incidence of comorbidity.
The textbook does a fair job of including cultural awareness and sensitivity into the relaying of demographic information about the incidence of each disorder. Bridley and Daffin provide one of the most comprehensive treatments of mental health and illness offered in an open textbook.
The authors cover nearly every subject and learning objective required for a college introductory course on Abnormal The authors cover nearly every subject and learning objective required for a college introductory course on Abnormal Psychology. The writing style appears easy to read, full of useful, insightful information. There is a significant glossary, list references and an index at the end.
The content of the text seems quite accurate and up to date. The authors present subject matter in an unbiased and objective manner. The subject matter as well as the notes on changes in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual and International Classification of Diseases are devoid of errors.
The content seems current and relevant especially to college students who are preparing to work in human services careers. The authors interface statistics, modern research articles and web sites to support the concepts.
The text is arranged in a way that new additions could be easily added in the future. The book could use more stories, narratives and visuals supporting the content especially case studies which students may encounter in their lives. Examples of how to apply what one learns to real life would greatly enrich the textbook and easy to coalesce. The text is written in lucid, intelligible, easy to read prose. Brief introductions and summaries are offered throughout the book which enhances clarity.
No part of the written material seems confusing to the reader. The language and terminology are standard in terms of the learning objectives and information. It may need to be made accessible to students with learning disabilities and thus easily utilized in online course platforms such as Blackboard. The text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework.
However, the format is totally consistent throughout the entire book. The outline of the book is most impressive. The text is readily divisible with reading sections and sub- headings that are precise and uncomplicated. There are no areas with large blocks of text that require further subdivision. The learning objectives are implemented with ease and flow. Having the learning objectives explained is an advantage for college curriculum purposes. There are no sections with an overload of written material nor is there overly self-referential material in the book.
The written material is presented in a logical, explicit and clear fashion. The six modules are laid out with titles and each module subdivided into sections.
They integrate positive psychology with abnormal psychology, so the reader has a broader vision of the field. The history of mental illness, various theories and brief descriptions of the major research methods establish a foundation for the study.
Concepts are backed up with research and website references. Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment contains just the right amount of information. The remainder of the modules treat most of the psychiatric disorders listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, with a concise introduction and focus on clinical presentation, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options.
The authors refer the students back to modules for reminders of theory and causality. The book includes some information on psychopathology, law, ethics and leaves the reader wondering if gaming is an addiction. It is missing sexual and sleep disorders. Finally, each module is recapped at its close. The visuals interfaced in the text regarding the nervous system and classical conditioning support the written material.
There does not seem to be any distortions, navigation problems or display features that confuse or distract the reader. The remainder of the book contains very few graphs, tables or visuals which would be very useful learning tools to add in the future. Multi-cultural psychology appears somewhat integrated into the text material.
Naturally, more examples inclusive of race and ethnicity could be employed in the future including Native American and other indigenous cultures. The authors could provide at least one study on the benefits of spiritual practices such as prayer, ritual, mindfulness, music, tribal dance, yoga etc. The significance of spirituality and religious practices is overlooked.
A more comprehensive list of various treatments could be included as an appendix. In the section on the history of mental illness, there could be a comment on the fact that former methods of treatment are still employed today and have been improvised to meet the challenges of modernity.
Another option would be to place pharmacology at the end of the treatment list instead of the first, primary one in the sections of each module. Then comment about how prescription drugs have side-affects and are sometimes abused by the recipient. The section on suicide could be expanded further as well as additional treatments and current programs for neurocognitive disorders.
Overall, Bridley and Daffin have accomplished a major task in edition one. It would be a welcomed text for a college course in Abnormal Psychology. Daffin Jr. The book tackles the difficult topic of mental disorders in 15 modules. This journey starts by discussing what abnormal behavior is by attempting to understand what normal behavior is. Models of abnormal psychology and clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are then discussed.
With these three modules completed, the authors next explore several classes of mental disorders in 5 blocks. Block 1 covers mood, trauma and stressor related, and dissociative disorders.
Block 2 covers anxiety, somatic symptom, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Block 3 covers eating and substance-related and addictive disorders. Block 4 tackles schizophrenia spectrum and personality disorders. Finally, Block 5 investigates neurocognitive disorders and then ends with a discussion of contemporary issues in psychopathology. Disorders are covered by discussing their clinical presentation and DSM Criteria, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options.
Content Accuracy rating: 5 The concepts and supporting empirical evidence are accurate and not biased. Clarity rating: 5 The design of the textbook and the navigation is accessible and clear. Consistency rating: 5 The psychological disorders content related to the etiology, symptoms, and treatment are presented consistently throughout each block or module.
Modularity rating: 5 The sections are modular. Interface rating: 5 The interface and navigation are excellent. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 It was well-written. No concerns or errors noted. Cultural Relevance rating: 4 The book content is culturally appropriate when addressing the complexity and heterogenous nature of psychological disorders. Comments For an introductory textbook, it is very good. Clarity rating: 5 In my view, its easy to follow each section and build connection between chapters.
Consistency rating: 5 The framework for each section is consistent. Modularity rating: 5 The textbook is broken down into logical and manageable sections that could be divided for instructors and students. Interface rating: 5 The interface is issue free and easy to read on a screen. Written by an experienced and respected team of authors, this highly accessible, comprehensive text is illustrated in full colour, and quite simply covers everything students need for their first-year studies as well as being an invaluable reference and revision tool for second and third years.
Section 1 Conceptual and historical issues Chapter 2 Approaches to psychology Chapter 3 Psychology as science Chapter 4 Bias in psychology Chapter 5 Issues and debates in psychology.
Section 2 Psychobiology Chapter 6 Introduction to psychobiology and genetics Chapter 7 The brain, neurons and nervous systems Chapter 8 Animal cognition and learn Chapter 9 Motivation, brain reward mechanisms and behaviour Chapter 10 Emotion and sleep Chapter 11 Perceptual systems and motor control.
Section 4 Developmental psychology Chapter 17 An introduction to developmental psychology Chapter 18 Cognitive development: thinking, information and representations Chapter 19 Communication, language and literacy Chapter 20 The self, others and social relationships.
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