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"Abnormal Psychology, 17th Edition" represents a
landmark educational resource that provides a
comprehensive and engaging introduction to the
primary psychological disorders studied within the
discipline of abnormal psychology. This authoritative
textbook, authored by distinguished researchers and
clinicians, has established itself as the gold standard
in abnormal psychology education, setting the
benchmark for comprehensive coverage, scientific
rigor, and pedagogical excellence in the field. The text
serves as both an educational foundation for students
entering the mental health professions and a valuable
reference for practitioners seeking current
understanding of psychological disorders.
For courses in Abnormal Psychology, this text
provides a comprehensive overview of abnormal
psychology, with DSM-5 coverage throughout.
Abnormal Psychology provides a comprehensive and
engaging introduction to the primary psychological
disorders studied within the discipline. Maintaining a
focus on the individuals at the heart of the study of
abnormal psychology, the authors employ a
biopsychosocial approach that helps students
achieve an understanding of the holistic context in
which abnormalities of behavior occur.
The seventeenth edition represents a significant
evolution in the textbook's development,
incorporating extensive updates to reflect current
diagnostic criteria, emerging research findings, and
evolving understanding of psychological disorders. In
addition to the contributions of new co-author
Matthew Nock, the Seventeenth Edition has been
extensively updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic
categories, classifications, and criteria. This edition
maintains the text's commitment to scientific
accuracy while enhancing accessibility and
engagement for contemporary students.
Distinguished Author Team and Expertise
The textbook benefits from the collective expertise of
four distinguished authors who bring complementary
strengths and extensive experience in research,
clinical practice, and education to the project.
Jill M. Hooley
Jill M. Hooley is a professor of psychology at Harvard
University. She is also the head of the experimental
psychopathology and clinical psychology program at
Harvard. Dr. Hooley was born in England and received
a BSc in psychology from the University of Liverpool.
This was followed by research work at Cambridge
University. She then attended Magdalen College,
Oxford, where she completed her DPhil. After a move
to the United States and additional training in clinical
psychology at SUNY Stony Brook, Dr. Hooley took a
position at Harvard, where she has been a faculty
member since 1985.
Dr. Hooley has a long-standing interest in
psychosocial predictors of psychiatric relapse in
patients with severe psychopathology such as
schizophrenia and depression. Her research has been
supported by grants from the National Institute of
Mental Health and by the Borderline Personality
Disorder Research Foundation. She uses fMRI to study
emotion regulation in people who are vulnerable to
depression and in people who are suffering from
borderline personality disorder. Another area of
research interest is nonsuicidal self-harming
behaviors such as skin cutting or burning.
In 2000, Dr. Hooley received the Aaron T. Beck Award
for Excellence in Psychopathology Research. She is
also a past president of the Society for Research in
Psychopathology. The author of many scholarly
publications, Dr. Hooley was appointed Associate
Editor for Clinical Psychological Science in 2012. She
is also an associate editor for Applied and Preventive
Psychology and serves on the editorial boards of
several journals including the Journal of Consulting
and Clinical Psychology, the Journal of Family
Psychology, Family Process, and Personality
Disorders: Theory, Research and Treatment. In 2015
Dr. Hooley received the Zubin Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Psychopathology Research from the
Society for Research in Psychopathology.
At Harvard, Dr. Hooley has taught graduate and
undergraduate classes in introductory psychology,
abnormal psychology, schizophrenia, mood
disorders, clinical psychology, psychiatric diagnosis,
and psychological treatment. Reflecting her
commitment to the scientist-practitioner model, she
also does clinical work specializing in the treatment of
people with depression, anxiety disorders, and
personality disorders.
Matthew K. Nock
Matthew Nock was born and raised in New Jersey.
Matt received his BA from Boston University (1995),
followed by two masters (2000, 2001) and a PhD from
Yale University (2003). He also completed a clinical
internship at Bellevue Hospital and the New York
University Child Study Center (2003). Matt joined the
faculty of Harvard University in 2003 and has been
there ever since, currently serving as a Professor in the
Department of Psychology.
While an undergraduate, Matt became very interested
in the question of why people do things to intentionally
harm themselves and he has been conducting
research aimed at answering this question ever since.
His research represents a crucial addition to the
textbook's coverage, particularly in areas of self-harm,
suicide, and related behaviors that have become
increasingly important in contemporary mental health
practice.
James N. Butcher
James N. Butcher was born in West Virginia. He
enlisted in the army when he was 17 years old and
served in the airborne infantry for 3 years, including a
1-year tour in Korea during the Korean War. After
military service, he attended Guilford College,
graduating in 1960 with a BA in psychology. He
received an MA in experimental psychology in 1962
and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was awarded Doctor
Honoris Causa from the Free University of Brussels,
Belgium, in 1990 and an honorary doctorate from the
University of Florence, Florence, Italy, in 2005. He is
currently professor emeritus in the Department of
Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He was
associate director and director of the clinical
psychology program at the university for 19 years.
He was formerly the editor of Psychological
Assessment, a journal of the American Psychological
Association, and serves as consulting editor or
reviewer for numerous other journals in psychology
and psychiatry. Dr. Butcher was actively involved in
developing and organizing disaster response
programs for dealing with human problems following
airline disasters during his career. He organized a
model crisis intervention disaster response for the
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and organized and
supervised the psychological services offered
following two major airline disasters: Northwest Flight
255 in Detroit, Michigan, and Aloha Airlines on Maui.
He is a fellow of the Society for Personality
Assessment. He has published 60 books and more
than 250 articles in the fields of abnormal psychology,
cross-cultural psychology, and personality
assessment.
Susan Mineka
Susan Mineka, born and raised in Ithaca, New York,
received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude
in psychology at Cornell University. She received a
PhD in experimental psychology from the University of
Pennsylvania and later completed a formal clinical
retraining program from 1981 to 1984. She taught at
the University of Wisconsin—Madison and at the
University of Texas at Austin before moving to
Northwestern University in 1987. Since 1987 she has
been a professor of psychology at Northwestern, and
from 1998 to 2006 she served as director of clinical
training there. She has taught a wide range of
undergraduate and graduate courses, including
introductory psychology, learning, motivation,
abnormal psychology, and cognitive-behavior therapy.
Her current research interests include cognitive and
behavioral approaches to understanding the etiology,
maintenance, and treatment of anxiety and mood
disorders.
Theoretical Framework and Methodological Approach
The textbook's distinctive strength lies in its
comprehensive adoption of a biopsychosocial
approach to understanding psychological disorders.
Authors Jill Hooley, Matthew Nock and James Butcher
focus on the individuals at the heart of the study of
abnormal psychology. This biopsychosocial approach
helps students understand the holistic context in
which abnormalities of behavior occur. This
integrative framework recognizes that psychological
disorders result from complex interactions among
biological, psychological, and social factors, moving
beyond simplistic single-cause explanations to
embrace the multifaceted nature of mental health and
illness.
Biopsychosocial Integration
The biopsychosocial approach permeates every
aspect of the textbook's presentation, ensuring that
students develop a nuanced understanding of
psychological disorders that reflects contemporary
scientific understanding. This approach recognizes:
Biological Factors: Including genetic predispositions,
neurobiological processes, brain structure and
function abnormalities, neurotransmitter imbalances,
and physiological contributions to psychological
disorders. The text incorporates current neuroimaging
research, genetic studies, and biological treatment
approaches while maintaining accessibility for
students without extensive biological backgrounds.
Psychological Factors: Encompassing cognitive
processes, learning mechanisms, personality traits,
coping strategies, emotional regulation difficulties,
and individual psychological vulnerabilities. The
textbook examines how thoughts, feelings, behaviors,
and psychological development contribute to the
onset, maintenance, and treatment of psychological
disorders.
Social Factors: Including family dynamics, cultural
influences, socioeconomic factors, interpersonal
relationships, social support systems, and broader
environmental contexts. The text emphasizes how
social and cultural factors shape the expression,
interpretation, and treatment of psychological
disorders across diverse populations.
Focus on Individuals
Maintaining a focus on the individuals at the heart of
the study of abnormal psychology represents a core
philosophical commitment that distinguishes this
textbook from purely symptom-focused approaches.
Rather than treating psychological disorders as
abstract collections of symptoms, the authors
consistently emphasize the human experience of
mental illness, presenting extensive case studies and
personal narratives that illuminate the real-world
impact of psychological disorders on individuals and
their families.
This person-centered approach serves multiple
educational objectives:
• Humanization of Mental Illness: Students
develop empathy and understanding for
individuals experiencing psychological disorders,
reducing stigma and promoting compassionate
professional practice.
• Clinical Application: Real-world case examples
help students understand how theoretical
knowledge translates into clinical practice and
therapeutic intervention.
• Complexity Recognition: Individual stories
demonstrate the complexity and uniqueness of
each person's experience with mental illness,
discouraging oversimplification and stereotyping.
• Treatment Context: Personal narratives illustrate
how various treatments and interventions affect
real people, enhancing understanding of
therapeutic processes and outcomes.
DSM-5 Integration and Diagnostic Coverage
The Seventeenth Edition has been extensively updated
to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic categories,
classifications, and criteria. This comprehensive
integration of DSM-5 content ensures that students
receive current, authoritative information about
diagnostic criteria, classification systems, and
contemporary approaches to understanding
psychological disorders.
Comprehensive Disorder Coverage
The textbook provides extensive coverage of major
categories of psychological disorders, including but
not limited to:
Anxiety Disorders: including anxiety disorders and
personality disorders and their treatment, reflecting
the authors' particular expertise in this area. Coverage
includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder,
specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, and
agoraphobia, with attention to both cognitive-
behavioral and biological perspectives on etiology and
treatment.
Mood Disorders: schizophrenia, mood disorders,
clinical psychology, psychiatric diagnosis, and
psychological treatment receive particular attention
given the authors' research expertise. This includes
major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder,
dysthymia, and related conditions, with
comprehensive coverage of biological, psychological,
and social factors contributing to mood disturbances.
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic
Disorders: Dr. Hooley has a long-standing interest in
psychosocial predictors of psychiatric relapse in
patients with severe psychopathology such as
schizophrenia and depression, bringing particular
depth to coverage of psychotic disorders, including
schizophrenia, delusional disorders, and related
conditions.
Personality Disorders: She uses fMRI to study
emotion regulation in people who are vulnerable to
depression and in people who are suffering from
borderline personality disorder, ensuring cutting-edge
coverage of personality disorders with particular
attention to borderline personality disorder and other
Cluster B conditions.
Eating Disorders: incl. eating disorders, mood
disorders, anxiety, personality disorders,
schizophrenia, etc. The text provides comprehensive
coverage of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge
eating disorder, and related conditions.
Substance Use Disorders: Including alcohol use
disorders, drug use disorders, and behavioral
addictions, with attention to both substance-specific
effects and general principles of addiction and
recovery.
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: Including
PTSD, acute stress disorder, and adjustment
disorders, with particular attention to contemporary
understanding of trauma's impact on mental health.
Self-Harm and Suicidal Behavior: Another area of
research interest is nonsuicidal self-harming
behaviors such as skin cutting or burning and Matthew
Nock's research focus on self-harm ensures
particularly comprehensive and current coverage of
these critical clinical concerns.
Pedagogical Features and Learning Enhancement
The textbook incorporates numerous pedagogical
features designed to enhance learning, engagement,
and retention of complex material. These features
reflect contemporary understanding of effective
educational practices and cater to diverse learning
styles and preferences.
Engaging Boxed Features
Developments in Research, Developments in Thinking
and Developments in Practice features highlight
current events and the latest research methodologies
and findings. The World Around Us features highlight
contemporary issues such as binge drinking in
college.
Developments in Research: These features highlight
cutting-edge research findings, emerging
methodologies, and innovative approaches to
understanding psychological disorders. They connect
students with the dynamic, evolving nature of
psychological science and demonstrate how research
advances clinical understanding and treatment
approaches.
Developments in Thinking: These sections explore
evolving conceptual frameworks, theoretical
advances, and changing perspectives in the field of
abnormal psychology. They help students understand
how scientific thinking about psychological disorders
has developed over time and continues to evolve.
Developments in Practice: These features bridge the
gap between research and clinical application,
demonstrating how scientific discoveries translate
into practical treatment approaches and clinical
interventions. They help students understand the
practical implications of research findings for clinical
practice.
The World Around Us: The World Around Us features
highlight contemporary issues such as binge drinking
in college These sections connect psychological
disorders to contemporary social issues, current
events, and cultural phenomena, helping students
understand the broader social context of mental
health and illness.
Additional Pedagogical Elements
Unresolved Issues: Unresolved Issues features
demonstrate how far we have come and how far we
have yet to go in our understanding of psychological
disorders. These sections acknowledge the limitations
of current knowledge and highlight areas where
further research and development are needed,
encouraging critical thinking and scientific humility.
Extensive Case Studies: Throughout the textbook,
detailed case studies bring abstract concepts to life
by illustrating how psychological disorders manifest in
real individuals. These cases demonstrate the
complexity of diagnosis, the diversity of symptom
presentation, and the human impact of mental illness.
Research Integration: The text consistently integrates
current research findings throughout each chapter,
ensuring that students receive up-to-date information
about the latest developments in the field.
Digital Integration and Technology Enhancement
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tutorial, and assessment program designed to work
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Within its structured environment, students practice
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a personalized study plan that helps them better
absorb course material and understand difficult
concepts.
MyPsychLab Integration
The textbook's integration with MyPsychLab
represents a significant enhancement to the learning
experience, providing:
Interactive Learning Activities: Students engage with
dynamic content that reinforces textbook concepts
through interactive exercises, simulations, and
multimedia presentations.
Assessment and Feedback: Comprehensive
assessment tools provide immediate feedback on
student understanding, helping identify areas
requiring additional study or review.
Personalized Learning: Adaptive learning
technologies create individualized study plans based
on student performance, ensuring efficient and
targeted learning.
Multimedia Resources: Video presentations, audio
content, and visual materials enhance understanding
of complex concepts and provide diverse learning
modalities.
Accessibility and Flexibility
NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of
the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what
you need to class and add your own notes — all at an
affordable price. The availability of multiple formats
ensures accessibility for diverse student populations
and learning preferences.
Contemporary Relevance and Cultural Sensitivity
The textbook demonstrates strong commitment to
cultural sensitivity and contemporary relevance,
recognizing that psychological disorders manifest
differently across cultural contexts and that effective
treatment must account for cultural factors.
Cultural Considerations
The text addresses cultural factors in multiple ways:
Cross-Cultural Diagnosis: Examination of how
diagnostic criteria may apply differently across
cultural groups and the importance of cultural
formulation in clinical assessment.
Cultural Expression of Symptoms: Recognition that
psychological distress may manifest differently across
cultural contexts, requiring culturally informed
assessment and treatment approaches.
Treatment Adaptation: Discussion of how
therapeutic interventions may need modification to be
effective across diverse cultural groups.
Social Determinants: Attention to how social and
economic factors influence mental health outcomes
and access to treatment.
Contemporary Issues Integration
The World Around Us features highlight contemporary
issues such as binge drinking in college and other
current mental health concerns that affect
contemporary student populations and society more
broadly.
Evidence-Based Practice and Treatment Integration
The textbook maintains strong emphasis on evidence-
based practice, ensuring that students understand the
scientific foundation for various treatment
approaches and learn to evaluate treatment
effectiveness critically.
Treatment Coverage
Each disorder section includes comprehensive
coverage of:
Biological Treatments: Including
psychopharmacological interventions,
neurostimulation techniques, and other biological
approaches, with attention to mechanisms of action,
efficacy, and side effects.
Psychological Treatments: Covering cognitive-
behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches,
humanistic interventions, and other evidence-based
psychological treatments.
Integrative Approaches: Demonstrating how
biological and psychological treatments can be
combined effectively for optimal outcomes.
Prevention Strategies: Attention to primary,
secondary, and tertiary prevention approaches for
various psychological disorders.
Research Methodology and Critical Thinking
The textbook places strong emphasis on research
methodology and critical thinking skills, preparing
students to be informed consumers of psychological
research and evidence-based practitioners.
Research Integration
Developments in Research, Developments in Thinking
and Developments in Practice features highlight
current events and the latest research methodologies
and findings. These features ensure that students
understand:
Research Design: How different research
methodologies contribute to understanding of
psychological disorders.
Evidence Evaluation: Critical thinking skills needed
to evaluate research quality and treatment
effectiveness.
Scientific Process: Understanding of how scientific
knowledge develops and evolves over time.
Methodological Limitations: Recognition of research
limitations and the need for replication and further
investigation.
Professional Development and Career Preparation
The textbook serves as excellent preparation for
students pursuing careers in mental health, providing
foundational knowledge needed for graduate study
and professional practice in psychology, psychiatry,
social work, counseling, and related fields.
Scientist-Practitioner Model
Reflecting her commitment to the scientist-
practitioner model, she also does clinical work
specializing in the treatment of people with
depression, anxiety disorders, and personality
disorders. The authors' commitment to the scientist-
practitioner model ensures that students understand
the integration of research and practice that
characterizes contemporary mental health
professions.
Professional Ethics and Standards
Throughout the text, attention to professional ethics,
cultural competency, and evidence-based practice
prepares students for responsible professional
practice.
Conclusion and Impact
"Abnormal Psychology, 17th Edition" represents a
comprehensive, scientifically rigorous, and
pedagogically sophisticated introduction to the field
of abnormal psychology. The textbook's success
stems from its combination of distinguished
authorship, comprehensive coverage,
biopsychosocial integration, contemporary relevance,
and effective pedagogical design.
Abnormal Psychology is considered the most
authoritative text in its field; it set the standard for the
course. Butcher, Mineka, and Hooley are among the
most preeminent and respected researchers in
abnormal psychology today. This reputation reflects
the textbook's consistent quality, scientific accuracy,
and educational effectiveness across multiple
editions.
The seventeenth edition's integration of DSM-5
criteria, contemporary research findings, and
emerging understanding of psychological disorders
ensures that students receive current, relevant, and
scientifically sound education in abnormal
psychology. The text's emphasis on the human
experience of mental illness, combined with rigorous
scientific coverage, prepares students to be both
scientifically informed and compassionately
responsive future mental health professionals.
Through its comprehensive approach, distinguished
authorship, and commitment to excellence, this
textbook continues to serve as the definitive
educational resource for understanding psychological
disorders and their impact on individuals, families,
and society. It successfully bridges the gap between
scientific knowledge and human understanding,
preparing the next generation of mental health
professionals to provide effective, evidence-based,
and culturally sensitive care to individuals
experiencing psychological distress.
The textbook's enduring influence on abnormal
psychology education reflects its success in achieving
the complex goals of scientific rigor, human
sensitivity, and practical relevance that characterize
the best educational resources in the mental health
field. Students who master the content presented in
this textbook will be well-prepared for advanced study
and professional practice in the dynamic and critically
important field of mental health.
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