This comprehensive, research-based introduction to childhood behavior disorders provides a sensitive and thorough examination of the field by covering its central issues, theoretical and methodological underpinnings, and by providing descriptions and discussions of numerous disorders. Rich with illustrations and examples, it highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work, stressing supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems of youth. Now titled Abnormal Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence, (previously titled Behavior Disorders of Childhood), this 7th edition continues to be the model text in the field.



Features
- Open, attractive design provides an uncluttered appearance to enhance readability.
- Accents feature highlights topics of interest such as fetal alcohol syndrome, fire setting, cultural influences, and the arguable
   relationship of autism and vaccines.
- Highlighted glossary terms appear in bold when introduced and listed at the end of each chapter along with the page number
   on which they appear.
- Pedagogical aids include generous use of examples, case descriptions, excerpts, graphs and tables, and photo and artwork.
- Chapter summaries organized according to each chapter's major heads.

1 Introduction
2 The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective
3 Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathlogy
4 Research: Its Role and Methods
5 Classification, Assessment, and Intervention
6 Anxiety Disorders
7 Mood Disorders
8 Conduct Problems
9 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
10 Language and Learning Disabilities
, etc.