Abnormal Psychology
 Student Feedback "It uses people and cases you can relate to in real life. While some researches present an abstract information which is difficult to assimilate,this book book gives a vivid life story of issues that are clear and easy to understand and digest. I mostly find myself nodding after reading the "research Hot Topics" and Examining the Evidence" sections."  ~E. Sorkpor, Hunter College "This book details the mental disorders that exist from childhood to senior citizens. I have a better understanding of how these disorders occur and what to expect when it occurs in members of my own family." ~ M. Lewis, Hunter College "I thought it was a very thorough introduction to abnormal psychology. I feel prepared to continue my studies but also find that I've already used the knowledge I've learned in my day-to-day life several times when different topics of conversation. I would describe the text as clear and interesting." ~K. Szostek, Hunter College "Engaging, clear, concise, interesting, and easy to read. It was truly the only textbook that I have ever looked forward to opening." ~ E. Shasho, Hunter College Instructor Feedback  Mary Starke - Ramapo"Beidel is strong with the Scientist-Practitioner approach, very important." Lynn M. Kemen, Ph. D.- Hunter College"I found the writing engaging, the examples useful, the research cited was current.""I like the writer' voice.  They make the information accessible and do a really nice mix of therapy and theories." Robert Hoff — Mercyhurst College"It is a text written by clinicians who understand the science and by scientists who understand the human face of psychological disorders." "Integrative case studies very helpful." T.A. Melendez - Arizona State University"Great text!!" "I like the emphasis on cultural and developmental factors." Freda Liu - Arizona State University"Loved the various levels of analysis and the thorough coverage." George Harold Jennings – Drew University"Students will like the readability-tone." "Like attention to diversity/gender." Andrew Corso - Hunter College"Easy to read - digestible voice-easier to absorb content." Jose Arcaya – John Jay College of Crminial Justice “The Hot Topics is cutting edge." Arthur Lurigio – Loyola University of Chicago"The most compelling aspect of this book is its readability and perfect balance of research and clinical perspectives, which are brought together in a smooth-flowing style of writing." Jessica Snowden – Loyola University Chicago"The biggest strengths of this text are the focus on the developmental factors, as well as issues of race and gender." Elizabeth Sherwin – University of Arkansas at Little Rock"Its thorough, and the science-practitioner model, clearly reflects the authors' background." Mike McRae — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"Great book - will be easy and understandable read for the undergraduates." "Great examples, great integration of issues, discussion of disorders in context of development, readability." Kristi Clements — The University of Alabama at Birmingham"My personal favorite is that the treatments/therapies tend to follow the disorders, rather than be in a separate chapter." Sonia Marrone — University of North Dakota"This textbook is dynamic.""The scientist-practitioner approach and the student-savvy writing made the textbook interesting and enjoyable to read." Rahan Ali — Penn State-University Park"Authors did a good job.""Nice updating of the latest information, good examples, nice approach to case summaries." Catherine Scanes — Mississippis State University"Creative presentation of new research, developments and issues.""Integrative case study allows for full presentation involving etiology, diagnostics, and treatment without requiring a supplemental case study book."