The mainstream upper-level undergraduate textbook designed for first courses in Developmental
Psychopathology Developmental Psychopathology provides a comprehensive introduction to the
evolving scientific discipline that focuses on the interactions between the biological
psychological behavioral and social contextual aspects of normal and abnormal human
development. Designed for advanced undergraduates and early graduate students with no previous
engagement with the subject this well-balanced textbook integrates clinical knowledge and
scientific practice to help students understand both how and why mental health problems emerge
across the lifespan. Organized into four parts the text first provides students with essential
background information on traditional approaches to psychopathology developmental
psychopathology (DP) normal development and insecure attachment. The next section addresses
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other
problems emerging in childhood. Part III covers problems that arise in adolescence and young
adulthood such as depression suicide eating disorders and schizophrenia. The text concludes
with a discussion of special topics such as the relation between pathopsychological issues and
divorce separation and loss. Each chapter includes a visual demonstration of the DP approach
a clinical case further readings and discussion questions. Developmental Psychopathology: *
Presents a coherent organization of material that illustrates the DP principle of cutting
across multiple levels of analysis * Covers common psychopathological problems including
antisocial behavior substance use disorders fear and anxiety and emerging personality
disorders * Features integrative DP models based on the most recent research in
psychopathological disorders * Provides instructors with a consistent pedagogical framework for
teaching upper-level students encountering the discipline for the first time Developmental
Psychopathology is the perfect textbook for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in Child
Psychopathology Abnormal Child Psychology Clinical Psychology and Family Dynamics and
Psychopathology.
