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Fundamentals of Psychopathology

Eleventh Edition  ©2025 Ronald Comer; Jonathan Comer Formats: Achieve, Read & Practice, E-book, Print

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    Ronald Comer

    RONALD J. COMER has been a professor in Princeton University's Department of Psychology for the past 50 years, also serving for many years as director of Clinical Psychology Studies and as chair of the university's Institutional Review Board. In 2016 he transitioned to emeritus status at the university. He has received the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton, where his various courses in psychopathology were among the university's most popular.

    Professor Comer is also Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He has also been a practicing clinical psychologist and served as a consultant to numerous hospitals, family practice residency programs, and autism programs.

    In addition to writing the textbooks Fundamentals of Psychopathology (eleventh edition), Psychopathology: Science and Practice (twelfth edition), Psychology Around Us (fourth edition), and Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology (third edition), Professor Comer has published a range of journal articles and produced numerous widely used educational video programs, including The Higher Education Video Library Series, The Video Anthology for Psychopathology, The Worth Video Collection for Psychopathology, Video Segments in Neuroscience, Introduction to Psychology Video Clipboard, and Developmental Psychology Video Clipboard.

    Professor Comer was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate student at Clark University. He currently lives in Florida with his wife, Marlene.


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    Jonathan Comer

    JONATHAN S. COMER is a professor of psychology at Florida International University, where he also directs the Mental Health Interventions and Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Program and the Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth (NEW DAY). He is Past President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association) and a leader in the field of child mental health. The author of over 250 scientific papers and chapters, he has received career awards from the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies for his research on innovative treatment methods, child anxiety and behavioral challenges, the intergenerational transmission of psychopathology, and the impact of traumatic stress, disasters, and public health crises on children.

    In addition to Fundamentals of Psychopathology (eleventh edition) and Psychopathology: Science and Practice (twelfth edition), Professor Comer has authored Childhood Disorders (second edition) and edited The Oxford Handbook of Research Strategies for Clinical Psychology. He serves as Editor of the journal Behavior Therapy and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He is also a practicing clinical psychologist.

    Professor Comer was an undergraduate at the University of Rochester and a graduate student at Temple University. He currently lives in South Florida with his wife, Jami, and their children Delia and Emmett. He loves being dazzled by his daughter's stunning artwork and his son's electrifying basketball skills. He also enjoys playing and listening to music, painting rocks with his family, and keeping an eye on the often-frustrating Philadelphia sports teams that his father taught him to love/hate.

Table of Contents

Psychopathology: Science and Clinical Practice
1. Psychopathology: Past and Present
2. Models of Psychopathology
3. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Problems of Anxiety and Mood
4. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders
5. Disorders of Trauma and Stress
6. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
7. Suicide

Problems of the Mind and Body
8. Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms
9. Eating Disorders 
10. Substance Use and Addictive Disorders 
11. Sexual Disorders 

Problems of Psychosis
12. Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Life-Span Problems
13. Personality Disorders 
14. Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents
15. Disorders of Aging and Cognition 

Conclusion
16. Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

Product Updates

  • Revised Title for Modern Perspectives: The new edition moves past the stigma of "abnormal psychology," aligning with contemporary terminology to promote inclusive understanding of psychological health.
  • COVID-19's Psychological Impact: In-depth analysis of the pandemic's effects on mental health, covering anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and the rise of telemental health.
  • Updated DSM-5-TR Integration: Chapter 3 includes detailed coverage of DSM-5-TR with updated diagnostic checklists and insights into Prolonged Grief Disorder.
  • Focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Expanded discussions on culturally responsive treatments and intersectionality, highlighting cultural health disparities and therapist cultural humility.
  • Real-life Perspectives and Neurodiversity: New perspectives on neurodiversity in autism and ADHD, enriching understanding and promoting acceptance of different cognitive styles.
  • Innovative Clinical Activities: New interactive activities allow users to engage in virtual clinical scenarios, enhancing skills in identifying and diagnosing psychological disorders.

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In Fundamentals of Psychopathology by Ronald Comer and Jonathan Comer, the authors offer a concise guide to understanding psychopathology with the latest research. This landmark edition covers all disorders and treatments, including impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health It features an empathetic approach, a multicultural perspective, and integrates theoretical models with rich case material. Updated for DSM-5-TR, it includes new Clinical Choices activities, over 250 videos, and LearningCurve adaptive quizzing in Achieve, making it the most interactive edition yet.

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  • PsychWatch: PsychWatch explores culture's impact on mental disorders and treatments via examples from movies, news, and real-life scenarios, fostering an inclusive understanding of mental health.

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