Puts a human face on the study of Abnormal Psychology, now with DSM-5 coverage throughout.

Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World, 9/e uses first-person narratives from people struggling with psychological disorders as a pedagogical framework. Updated to reflect the revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the authors endeavor to bring research developments and advancements in abnormal psychology to students. Through illustrative case examples drawn from the authors' own experiences, they recognize there is a human dimension to the study of abnormal psychology.

The 9^th edition includes coverage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), with updated text references and examples throughout.