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Many students in the behavioral sciences view the required statistics course as an intimidating obstacle that has been placed in the middle of an otherwise interesting curriculum. They want to learn about psychology and human behavior—not about math and science. As a result, the statistics course is seen as irrelevant to their education and career […]

We are delighted with the momentous success of Abnormal Child Psychology, leading to the release of this seventh edition. Over the past 20 years, we have closely connected to the diversity and significance of topics covered by this vibrant and active field, which (in our humble opinion) has established essential core knowledge for students interested […]

INTRODUCTION Effective communication has become critical for success in both personal and professional contexts in today’s fast-paced and linked world. Whether you’re networking at a business conference, striking up a conversation with a new acquaintance, or simply trying to connect with someone on a deeper level, the ability to talk to anybody with ease and […]

Maybe it is because I am a neurosurgeon that people are always asking me random questions about the brain. How much does it weigh? What does it feel like? Is it really gray? The question I get more than any other, though, is about memory. Most everyone, young and old, wants to improve their memory. […]

good litmus test for the health of any society is how well it treats its girls and how well its girls are faring. When we look at the mental health of American girls today, one thing becomes clear: We as a society are failing pretty miserably. Depression has long been more prevalent in girls than […]

It would be understandable if we thought that humans were the principal species on this planet and that we now live in the era where mammals dominate. As we consider previous ages, ending with the Cretaceous extinction 65.5 million years ago, we could well be forgiven for thinking that this was the ‘Age of the […]

Why Normal Is a Myth (And Why That Matters) The fact that millions of people share the same vices does not make these vices virtues, the fact that they share so many errors does not make the errors to be truths, and the fact that millions of people share the same forms of mental pathology […]

JULY 14 I don’t know why I’m writing this. That’s not true. Maybe I do know and just don’t want to admit it to myself I don’t even know what to call it—this thing I’m writing. It feels a little pretentious to call it a diary. It’s not like I have anything to say. Anne […]

As the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), I often describe our organization as “a community that cares.” Not only is this our motto, but it is also a goal we aspire to every day. At NAMI, we want to ensure we reach as many people as possible, using as many mediums […]

he time that I spent living with my guru as an ordained Hindu monk in his cloistered monastery was the greatest blessing in my life. I learned so much and realized I have so much more to learn. He laid the foundation for my unfoldment, knowing that this would be a lifetime of work for […]

WHEN I WAS A GRADUATE STUDENT at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, doing research in cognitive psychology, our lab group went out every now and then for nachos and beers. It was a great opportunity for us to ask our advisor about things that wouldn’t likely come up in our more formal individual meetings. […]

In the seven previous editions of this book, we tried to accomplish three goals. First, we wanted a book that, while appropriate for graduate students, was written especially with sophisticated undergraduates in mind. Many undergraduate psychology majors express an interest in clinical psychology without having a clear understanding of what the field involves and requires. […]