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Normal versus Abnormal: Making the Distinction
  1. Discuss the various approaches to defining abnormal behavior. (pp. 382-383)
  2. Describe and distinguish the various perspectives of abnormality, and apply those perspectives to specific mental disorders. (pp. 384-387)
  3. Describe the DSM-IV and its use in diagnosing and classifying mental disorders. (pp. 387-389)

Major Disorders
  1. Describe the anxiety disorders and their causes. (pp. 390-393)
  2. Describe the somatoform disorders and their causes. (pp. 393-394)
  3. Describe the dissociative disorders and their causes. (pp. 394-395)
  4. Describe the mood disorders and their causes. (pp. 396-399)
  5. Describe the types of schizophrenia, its main symptoms, and the theories that account for its causes. (pp. 399-404)
  6. Describe the personality disorders and their causes. (pp. 404-405)

Beyond the Major Disorders: Abnormal Behavior in Perspective
  1. Discuss the other forms of abnormal behavior described in the DSM-IV, the prevalence of psychological disorders, and issues related to seeking help. (pp. 406-409)





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