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Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
Ninth Edition| ©2019New Edition Available Ronald J. Comer; Jonathan S. Comer
An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ron Comer knows how to communicate the complexities of abnormal psychology, speak to the concerns of students, and empathically portray the real human impact of psychological disorders. For the 9th edition of this...
An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ron Comer knows how to communicate the complexities of abnormal psychology, speak to the concerns of students, and empathically portray the real human impact of psychological disorders. For the 9th edition of this market leading textbook, Ron is joined by Jonathan Comer who brings his expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral research, and technology-driven treatment -- all of which pervade the new edition of this successful abnormal psychology textbook.
With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this new edition of Comer's widely adopted textbook shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. In addition to a thorough updating, the new edition integrates the developmental psychopathology perspective to integrate the explanations and treatments for psychological disorders offered by the various models; updates coverage of biological models to include new research on brain circuits; and combines behavioral and cognitive explanations and treatments for psychological disorders into a coherent and nuanced cognitive-behavioral model. Comer/Comer's Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e employs some extraordinary interactive tools to bring students face to face with the realities of psychological dysfunction, organized for easy access and assignability in LaunchPad, Worth Publishers' online course space.
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An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ron Comer knows how to communicate the complexities of abnormal psychology, speak to the concerns of students, and empathically portray the real human impact of psychological disorders. For the 9th edition of this market leading textbook, Ron is joined by Jonathan Comer who brings his expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral research, and technology-driven treatment -- all of which pervade the new edition of this successful abnormal psychology textbook.
With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this new edition of Comer's widely adopted textbook shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. In addition to a thorough updating, the new edition integrates the developmental psychopathology perspective to integrate the explanations and treatments for psychological disorders offered by the various models; updates coverage of biological models to include new research on brain circuits; and combines behavioral and cognitive explanations and treatments for psychological disorders into a coherent and nuanced cognitive-behavioral model. Comer/Comer's Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e employs some extraordinary interactive tools to bring students face to face with the realities of psychological dysfunction, organized for easy access and assignability in LaunchPad, Worth Publishers' online course space.
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Clinical Choices immersive learning activities – These interactive activities present a mix of video, audio, and assessment functionality to engage students in the case studies. Students simulate the thought process of a clinician by identifying and evaluating a virtual client’s symptoms, gathering information about the client’s life situation and family history, determining a diagnosis (based on DSM-5 criteria) and formulating a treatment plan. Students are pushed to think critically about the client’s diagnosis and treatment, as well as apply the case particulars to a real world scenario.
InfoCentral features – These infographics provide stimulating visual representations of key topics, data, and concepts in each chapter. These eye-catching visuals help students recognize trends and patterns and make connections between related topics, as well as offer fascinating snippets of information to spur interest in chapter topics. All of the infographics have been updated and 3 are new to this edition.
MindTech boxes – These features give special attention to particularly provocative technological trends in the field, from the effects of technology on mental health to the use of technology as a platform to deliver treatment. Each MindTech includes a Critical Thought question that asks students to reflect on what they’re reading and think critically about the material in the MindTech box.
PsychWatch boxes – These boxed features explore important topics in the field; many emphasize the effects of culture on mental disorders and treatment and explore the portrayal of abnormal psychology in movies, the news, and the real world.
Trending… boxes – These new features focus on particularly hot topics that are trending, or current in abnormal psychology. Each feature includes Critical Thought questions that encourage students to think critically about these current topics and consider different viewpoints.
Critical Thought questions – These provocative questions appear within the text narrative, as well in some boxed features, and ask students to pause and think critically about the material they have just read. Thinking critically about key chapter content enables students to gain a deeper understanding of the topic at hand.
# marginal features (formerly “Between the Lines”) – These tweet length features offer fun and thought-provoking text-relevant tidbits, surprising facts, current events, historical facts, quotes from real people and lists of interesting facts related to abnormal psychology.
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For Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e, Jonathan Comer of Florida International University has joined the author team. Jon Comer brings his special expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral research, and technology-driven treatment -- all of which pervade the new edition of this successful abnormal psychology textbook.
The authors have enhanced, restructured, and updated the coverage of the biological model throughout the book -- with cutting edge discussions of brain circuits now at the center of the biological explanations and treatments for anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depressive disorders, among other forms of psychopathology.
The authors have enhanced, restructured, and updated the models sections throughout the textbook by combining the behavioral and cognitive explanations and treatments for psychological disorders into a coherent and nuanced cognitive-behavioral model, consistent with the current approach in the field.
The authors have introduced and applied the developmental psychopathology perspective throughout the book, a cutting edge perspective in the field that integrates the explanations and treatments for psychological disorders offered by the various models. The developmental psychopathology perspective explains how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact at key points throughout the lifespan to help produce both normal and abnormal functioning.
Trending… – These boxed features focus on hot topics that are trending, or current in abnormal psychology.
I would say that this text is highly recommended, no matter the student population. The text is very easy to read and understand the concepts from a student's perspective, and effective in it's discussion.
Dr. Robert S. Hoople, Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaCoverage is excellent Writing is excellent Relevant for college students as they begin their understanding of abnormal psychology.
Vance E. Maloney, Taylor UniversityThe text is well-written and organized. My student feedback has been positive over the years. The company provides a good test bank with multiple choice and possible fill-in-the-blank questions as well.
Gisela Casanova, Purdue University Northwest


Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
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Ronald J. Comer; Jonathan S. Comer
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Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
Ninth Edition| 2019
Ronald J. Comer; Jonathan S. Comer
Table of Contents
Abnormal Psychology in Science and Clinical Practice
1. Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present
2. Models of Abnormality
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 and Gender Variations
Problems of Psychosis and the Cognitive Function
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


Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
Ninth Edition| 2019
Ronald J. Comer; Jonathan S. Comer
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Ronald J. Comer
Ronald J. Comer has been a professor in Princeton University’s Department of Psychology for the past 47 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 abnormal psychology 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 Eden Autism Services and to hospitals and family practice residency programs throughout New Jersey.
In addition to writing the textbooks Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (tenth edition), Abnormal Psychology (eleventh edition), Psychology Around Us (second 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 Abnormal Psychology, 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. From there he keeps a close eye on his nearby grandchildren Delia and Emmett, somehow making the same mistakes with them that he made with their father Jon and their uncle Greg a generation ago. Then again, that turned out pretty well.

Jonathan S. Comer
Jonathan S. Comer is a professor of psychology at Florida International University, where he also directs the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Program. He is Past President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association) and a leader in the field of clinical child and adolescent psychology. The author of over 200 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, childhood anxiety and disruptive behavior problems, and the impact of traumatic stress, disasters, terrorism, and public health crises on children. His current work also focuses on ties between psychopathology, neurocircuitry, and the intergenerational transmission of psychological problems.
In addition to Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (tenth edition), Professor Comer has authored Abnormal Psychology (eleventh edition) and Childhood Disorders (second edition) and edited The Oxford Handbook of Research Strategies for Clinical Psychology, among other books. He serves as Editor of the journal Behavior Therapy and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society of Clinical Psychology, the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice. 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 music — both playing and listening — and enjoys keeping an eye on the often-frustrating Philadelphia sports teams that his father taught him to love/hate.


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Ronald J. Comer; Jonathan S. Comer
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An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ron Comer knows how to communicate the complexities of abnormal psychology, speak to the concerns of students, and empathically portray the real human impact of psychological disorders. For the 9th edition of this market leading textbook, Ron is joined by Jonathan Comer who brings his expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral research, and technology-driven treatment -- all of which pervade the new edition of this successful abnormal psychology textbook.
With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this new edition of Comer’s widely adopted textbook shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. In addition to a thorough updating, the new edition integrates the developmental psychopathology perspective to integrates the explanations and treatments for psychological disorders offered by the various models; updates coverage of biological models to include new research on brain circuits; and combines behavioral and cognitive explanations and treatments for psychological disorders into a coherent and nuanced cognitive-behavioral model. Comer/Comer’s Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e employs some extraordinary interactive tools to bring students face to face with the realities of psychological dysfunction, organized for easy access and assignability in LaunchPad, Worth Publishers’ online course space.
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