Abnormal Psychology

by Robin S. Rosenberg, Stephen M. Kosslyn

Rosenberg and Kosslyn's Abnormal Psychology brings students to the very forefront of the study of the brain and its role in psychological disorders. Now that text returns in a new edition that again matches the latest research from neuroscience to culture-based approaches with riveting human examples, helping your students understand the both the scientific foundations and the personal impact of mental illness. The new edition also brings forward the books distinctive emphasis on the dynamic interplay between the neurological, psychological, and social factors involved in understanding psychological disorders and their treatment.

A Superb Author Team
An experienced teacher, author, and practicing clinical psychologist, Robin Rosenberg is also an expert at using pop culture to examine psychological concepts (you can see her work in Slate magazine, Whats the Matter with Batman?). Stephen Kosslyn is a renowned neuroscientist, formerly of Harvard and Stanford and now founding Dean at the Minerva Project (a new start-up university), and an accomplished communicator for undergraduate and general audiences.

Genres: Psychology

688 pages, Hardcover

First published December 11, 2009

About the author

Robin Sue Rosenberg is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Stanford, California, and has taught psychology at Lesley University and Harvard University. She is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and has been certified in clinical hypnosis. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is President-Elect of the Santa Clara County Psychological Association.
Rosenberg is mostly known for her textbooks and writings on the psychology of popular culture.

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