Irwin G. Sarason

Barbara R. Sarason

This text provides students with a comprehensive review of the field of abnormal psychology. In the 8th edition, the authors systematically employ an interactional framework that incorporates personal variables and situational variables to examine how vulnerability and resilience influence the likelihood of mental disorders and recovery from them. The text explains and contrasts a variety of theoretical perspectives on each type of disorder.

The Problem of Maladaptive Behavior

Abnormal Psychology

psicología anormal : el problema de la conducta inadaptada

Psicopatología

Gregory R. Pierce

In this volume, the first synthesis of work on cognitive interference, leading researchers, theorists, and clinicians from around the world confront a number of important questions about intrusive thoughts and suggest a challenging agenda for the future.

Theories, Methods, and Findings

Cognitive Interference

I.G. Sarason

This handbook provides the first collation and integration of social support and family research. Eminent researchers from these fields address conceptual and methodological issues; the role of social support in family relationships; stress; clinical problems; and support needs for families. With its coverage of a broad range of topics, this resource will benefit researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in community, counseling, developmental, health, and cognitive psychology as well as psychotherapy.

Handbook of Social Support and the Family

Previously published in 1987. Textbook for undergraduate students in the field contains current material on research evidence and state-of- the-art techniques pertinent to maladaptive behavior, its treatment, and prevention. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Barbara R. Sarason

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