PrefaceAbout the Author1. An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness Understanding Psychopathology: Definitions and Key ConsiderationsThe Three Major Themes of This BookThe Relation of Evolution and Culture to PsychopathologyHistorical Considerations in Understanding PsychopathologyDiscovering the Function of the Brain in Behavior and PsychopathologyCare for Those With Mental DisordersBiological Approaches to Treating Mental IllnessPsychological Treatment Perspectives in the Twentieth CenturySummaryStudy Resources2. Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding PsychopathologyThe Growing Importance of Neuroscience, Genetics, and an Evolutionary PerspectiveBrain Anatomy, Neurons, and NeurotransmittersHow Do We Observe the Brain at Work?NeuroethicsGenetics and PsychopathologyEvolution and PsychopathologySummaryStudy Resources3. Research MethodsWhat Is Science?Nonexperimental Methods of Psychological ResearchThe Experimental Method: Making It HappenDesigning an Experimental StudyOther Types of Experimental Designs and Research ConsiderationsEthics and the Scientific ExperimentSummaryStudy Resources4. Assessment and Classification of Psychological DisordersInitial Assessment and the Mental Status ExamStructured Interviews and Assessment ConsiderationsModels of AssessmentDiagnostic Considerations in PsychopathologyClassification Systems for Mental DisordersSummaryStudy Resources5. Childhood and Adolescent-Onset DisordersImportant Aspects of Normal Child DevelopmentAttachment Disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant DisorderCase of ROBERT: Conduct DisorderAutism Spectrum DisorderUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Autism Spectrum DisorderAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning DisordersIntellectual Developmental DisorderSummaryStudy Resources6. Mood Disorders and SuicideIntroducing Mood DisordersMajor Depressive DisorderUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5--Grief ExceptionBipolar DisorderSuicideSummaryStudy Resources7. Stress, Trauma, and PsychopathologyPsychological Stress and PsychopathologyThe Physiological Mechanisms Related to Stress and TraumaThe Study of StressTrauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders in DSM-5Case of VICTORIA ENGLISH: Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: PTSD Definitions in DSM-IV and DSM-5SummaryStudy Resources8.
Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive DisordersOverview of Anxiety DisordersMajor Types of Anxiety DisordersCase of ADAM CALDWELL: Generalized Anxiety DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related DisordersSummaryStudy Resources9. Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom DisordersDissociative DisordersTWO CASE STUDIES: DepersonalizationCASE OF MICHAEL BOATWRIGHT: Dissociative AmnesiaUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Dissociative DisordersSomatic Symptom and Related DisordersSummaryStudy Resources10. Eating DisordersOverview: Feeding Disorders, Obesity, and Eating DisordersFeeding DisordersThe Problem of ObesityThe Major Eating DisordersCase of ANNE HART: Bulimia NervosaUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Eating DisordersSummaryStudy Resources11. Sexuality Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender DysphoriaSexuality in ContextSexual Desire, Arousal, and ResponseSexual Dysfunction DisordersParaphilic DisordersCase of GEORGE NADEL: Court-Mandated Treatment for Child Pornography PossessionGender DysphoriaUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Sexual and Gender-Related ExperiencesSummaryStudy Resources12. Substance-Related and Addictive DisordersDrug Use in the United StatesSubstance Abuse, Dependence, and AddictionUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Substance-Related and Addictive DisordersCase of RICHARD THOMPSON: Alcohol Use DisorderMarijuana, Hallucinogens, and OpioidsStimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Caffeine, and NicotineGamblingTreatment of Substance-Related DisordersSummaryStudy Resources13. SchizophreniaSchizophrenia Basics: Prevalence, Course, and SymptomsUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: SchizophreniaHistorical and Evolutionary Perspectives on SchizophreniaCase of JAMES STERN: SchizophreniaFactors in the Development of SchizophreniaCauses and Effects: Neuroscience Findings About SchizophreniaTreating Individuals With SchizophreniaSummaryStudy Resources14. Personality DisordersPersonality Disorders and PersonalityOdd, Eccentric Personality DisordersCase of NATHAN JAMES: Schizotypal Personality DisorderDramatic Emotional Personality DisordersCase of JIM NELSON: Mandated Treatment for Child Sexual AbuseCase of AMY JAMES: Borderline Personality DisorderCase of AMY PORTER: Histrionic Personality DisorderCase of DAWN NICHOLS: Narcissistic Personality DisorderAnxious Fearful Personality DisordersTreatment of Personality DisordersUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Personality DisordersSummaryStudy Resources15. Neurocognitive DisordersNormal Cognitive Changes Related to AgingDeliriumCASE OF BOBBY BALDWIN: DeliriumMild and Major Neurocognitive DisordersUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Neurocognitive DisordersPrevention, Treatment, and SupportSummaryStudy Resources16.
The Law and Mental HealthThe American Legal System and the Insanity DefenseCompetency to Stand TrialEthical and Legal Issues in TreatmentSexual Predator LawsNeuroscience and Evolutionary Perspectives on the Legal Aspects of PsychopathologyUnderstanding Changes in DSM-5: Legal IssuesSummaryStudy Resources.