Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology provides a developmental perspective on the emergence and progression of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. The text emphasizes how deviations from normative development manifest across a continuum of severity, from isolated symptoms to full disorders. By integrating individual, interpersonal, contextual, and cultural factors, it highlights the complex interactions that shape both typical and atypical developmental trajectories. The book draws on diverse theoretical perspectives to explain the processes underlying maladaptive behaviors and to explore the multiple pathways through which these behaviors may arise and persist. The latest revision incorporates DSM-5 criteria and introduces new material on child maltreatment and self-injurious behavior.

Key Features:

• Developmental approach to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology
• Emphasis on normative development and deviations across a continuum of severity
• Integration of individual, interpersonal, contextual, and cultural influences on behavior
• Use of diverse theoretical perspectives to explain the emergence and maintenance of maladaptive behaviors
• Five-section organization for comprehensive coverage of key topics
• Updated content aligned with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• New chapter addressing child maltreatment and self-injurious behavior
• Focus on developmental pathways and the interaction of multiple risk and protective factors