Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology 9th Edition

Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, Ninth Edition by Ronald J. Comer and Jonathan S. Comer — Published by Worth Publishers / Macmillan Learning

With its signature integrated coverage of theory, diagnosis, and treatment, and an inclusive cross-cultural perspective, this market-leading textbook shows students where the study and treatment of psychological disorders stand today. An award-winning teacher, accomplished researcher, and experienced therapist, Ronald J. Comer brings a rare combination of scholarly depth and genuine empathy to the subject — communicating the complexities of abnormal psychology while speaking directly to students' concerns and portraying the real human impact of psychological disorders.

For the Ninth Edition, Ron is joined by Jonathan S. Comer, whose expertise in developmental psychopathology research, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral research, and technology-driven treatment enriches the new edition throughout. The revision integrates the developmental psychopathology perspective to connect explanations and treatments across the various theoretical models; updates coverage of biological models to reflect new research on brain circuits; and combines behavioral and cognitive explanations into a coherent, nuanced cognitive-behavioral framework.

Ronald J. Comer is a professor at Princeton University, where his course in abnormal psychology is among the university's most popular. He is also a practicing clinical psychologist and holds an adjunct position as Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He has received Princeton's President's Award for Distinguished Teaching. Jonathan S. Comer is a leading researcher in developmental psychopathology whose work on childhood anxiety, ADHD, and the use of technology in mental health treatment has shaped modern clinical practice. Together, they have created a text that is as scientifically rigorous as it is humanly resonant.