This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and writers of popular press titles--invite students to join them on a tour of their favourite subject--psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, the rate of replication in published studies, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.

For courses in Abnormal Psychology 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, authors Jill Hooley, Matthew Nock, and James Butcher employ a bio-psychosocial approach that helps students achieve an understanding of the holistic context in which abnormalities of behaviour occur. The 18th Edition reflects the newest and most relevant research findings, presented in ways designed to be as engaging as possible to the next generation of students.

This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and popular writers--invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today. The book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.