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""Without reflecting any discredit on the pioneer treatises on this topic, it can fairly be said that the present volume marks the beginning of an epoch. In fact, I am strongly inclined to believe that the volume signalizes the beginning of the scientific era in abnormal psychology. The authors, it would appear, have produced a work which is in line with the foundations laid by Pierre Janet, and infused with the spirit of the great French pathologist. While the work of Janet has necessarily been restricted to the clinical aspects, the present authors have coordinated therewith the contributions of general and experimental psychology; thus producing a structure worthy of its foundation. I am impressed, in the first place, with the vast amount of materials collected in this volume. No other book has attempted such a task. Obviously, this is a sharp departure from the conventional type of psychology text, in which "easy steps for little feet" has become more and more the rule. In conjunction with the literature-references, which are of extraordinary definiteness, the book furnishes a starting point from which the really industrious student may branch out into any subtopic in this complicated field. In the second place, I am impressed with the critical balance of the book. Giving the various isms and theories their places, the authors avoid imposing on the reader either isms or emotional anti-isms (which is more than I can say for my own writings). Without being subjected to the stress of violent iconoclasm, the reader is prepared for immunity to both pseudo-psychological novelties and ancient superstitions. There are various points of interpretation, of course, on which I should take issue with the authors; and on some of these points I should possibly be right. These features of the presentation, however, increase my appreciation of, and respect for, the whole. The authors, and the psychological profession are to be congratulated on this magnum opus, which demonstrates, among other things, that scientifically minded psychiatrists and psychologists can work together in harmony and fruitfulness: for, it should be said, this book has a history which is not superficially obvious; and in that history, Dr. Chapman has played a part of no small importance. In observing the trends which have developed in the last five years in the field of abnormal psychology and in related fields, the authors are of the opinion that there has not been any marked change in directional lines. It is true that a vast amount of research and case material has been published, and certain new schools of theory seem to have developed. However, if new language is discounted, most of the material can be treated adequately under the existing framework that has stood the test of time. We have, therefore, continued our presentation of new material within this conventional framework and have attempted to show how some of the newer concepts are related to the older ones. Retaining the basic plan of earlier editions we have incorporated the results of research where they seemed most appropriate and have added three hundred sixty-five new references. In addition, as a result of suggestions made by our colleagues who have used the earlier editions and of our own teaching experiences, we have rearranged some of the material in order to obtain greater clarity for the student. In view of the new material that has been presented and of the reorganization of earlier points of difficulty we believe that both the student and the research worker in the field of abnormal psychology will find the third edition a worthwhile contribution to the field"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)."@en
""Without reflecting any discredit on the pioneer treatises on this topic, it can fairly be said that the present volume marks the beginning of an epoch. In fact, I am strongly inclined to believe that the volume signalizes the beginning of the scientific era in abnormal psychology. The authors, it would appear, have produced a work which is in line with the foundations laid by Pierre Janet, and infused with the spirit of the great French pathologist. While the work of Janet has necessarily been restricted to the clinical aspects, the present authors have coordinated therewith the contributions of general and experimental psychology; thus producing a structure worthy of its foundation. I am impressed, in the first place, with the vast amount of materials collected in this volume. No other book has attempted such a task. Obviously, this is a sharp departure from the conventional type of psychology text, in which "easy steps for little feet" has become more and more the rule. In conjunction with the literature-references, which are of extraordinary definiteness, the book furnishes a starting point from which the really industrious student may branch out into any subtopic in this complicated field. In the second place, I am impressed with the critical balance of the book. Giving the various isms and theories their places, the authors avoid imposing on the reader either isms or emotional anti-isms (which is more than I can say for my own writings). Without being subjected to the stress of violent iconoclasm, the reader is prepared for immunity to both pseudo-psychological novelties and ancient superstitions. There are various points of interpretation, of course, on which I should take issue with the authors; and on some of these points I should possibly be right. These features of the presentation, however, increase my appreciation of, and respect for, the whole. The authors, and the psychological profession are to be congratulated on this magnum opus, which demonstrates, among other things, that scientifically minded psychiatrists and psychologists can work together in harmony and fruitfulness: for, it should be said, this book has a history which is not superficially obvious; and in that history, Dr. Chapman has played a part of no small importance. In observing the trends which have developed in the last five years in the field of abnormal psychology and in related fields, the authors are of the opinion that there has not been any marked change in directional lines. It is true that a vast amount of research and case material has been published, and certain new schools of theory seem to have developed. However, if new language is discounted, most of the material can be treated adequately under the existing framework that has stood the test of time. We have, therefore, continued our presentation of new material within this conventional framework and have attempted to show how some of the newer concepts are related to the older ones. Retaining the basic plan of earlier editions we have incorporated the results of research where they seemed most appropriate and have added three hundred sixty-five new references. In addition, as a result of suggestions made by our colleagues who have used the earlier editions and of our own teaching experiences, we have rearranged some of the material in order to obtain greater clarity for the student. In view of the new material that has been presented and of the reorganization of earlier points of difficulty we believe that both the student and the research worker in the field of abnormal psychology will find the third edition a worthwhile contribution to the field"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)."
""The basic organization of this textbook has been retained through four editions. It is the opinion of the authors that it follows closely the outline most frequently used for presenting the principles of normal psychology. The attention of the reader is directed first to abnormalities of the sensory and motor systems, then to disorders of central functions and finally to abnormalities as they are manifest in the total personality. The present edition includes three new chapters: Brain Damage Disorders, Psychosomatic Disorders and The History of Mental Illness. In the first of those new chapters an effort has been made to tie together the sensory and motor disorders through the central nervous system. This chapter has, therefore, been given over primarily to topographical relationships. Although psychosomatic medicine and the history of the abnormalities were discussed in other editions, the present edition includes separate chapters for both of these topics. In addition to these new chapters, the section on psychotherapy has been rather completely rewritten and throughout the book the results of recent research have been added wherever they seemed most appropriate. As a result of our own teaching experience and from suggestions made by our colleagues who have used the earlier editions, we have added a glossary and rearranged some of the material to obtain greater clarity for the student"--Preface."
""The text books in Abnormal Psychology which have appeared in the last ten years are, on the whole, either restricted to a discussion of the purely functional disorders in which the organic aspects are ignored or else they tend to explain all mental abnormalities as having an organic origin. The present writers have purposely ignored the problem of adapting the text to those students whose preparation in psychology and the related sciences is inadequate. On the contrary, this text has been written to fill the needs of advanced students in Psychology, Pre-medical students and Medical students who desire more psychological information. The latter group should find that the material dovetails with their information on Physiology, Neurology and Psychiatry. We have also purposely introduced, wherever possible, scientific terminology rather than popular terminology, since we feel that the scientific terms will be encountered by the individual from time to time in daily life and that a course in Abnormal Psychology should familiarize students with these terms. The facts and principles of abnormal psychology have been presented by other texts almost entirely apart from the principles of normal psychology. In the present text, the authors have attempted to approach the discussion of abnormal phenomena through consideration of the normal. The symptoms and behavior of the abnormal individuals are not seen as completely new or mysterious ways of reacting but are recognized as exaggerated manifestations of normal functioning. Thus, dissociations of the personality are viewed in the light of the various conceptions of normal integration; and the abnormalities in the attempts at satisfaction of desires are considered through an understanding of the normal functioning of desires. Our approach has followed along the lines of what has come to be known as reaction psychology. However, eclecticism has been utilized wherever it seemed helpful in the understanding of the phenomena under discussion. In most texts, the obvious question as to what is to be done about the abnormalities discussed, seems to be left unanswered. Consequently we have attempted to set forth the major principles of psychotherapy as they are practiced today. It is hoped that this material will not only be helpful to the Premedical and Medical students but will also indicate to the general student the principles which are applicable to the treatment of these conditions and enable them to adjust themselves better to their environment"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)."@en
""Without reflecting any discredit on the pioneer treatises on this topic, it can fairly be said that the present volume marks the beginning of an epoch. In fact, I am strongly inclined to believe that the volume signalizes the beginning of the scientific era in abnormal psychology. The authors, it would appear, have produced a work which is in line with the foundations laid by Pierre Janet, and infused with the spirit of the great French pathologist. While the work of Janet has necessarily been restricted to the clinical aspects, the present authors have coordinated therewith the contributions of general and experimental psychology; thus producing a structure worthy of its foundation. I am impressed, in the first place, with the vast amount of materials collected in this volume. No other book has attempted such a task. Obviously, this is a sharp departure from the conventional type of psychology text, in which "easy steps for little feet" has become more and more the rule. In conjunction with the literature-references, which are of extraordinary definiteness, the book furnishes a starting point from which the really industrious student may branch out into any subtopic in this complicated field. In the second place, I am impressed with the critical balance of the book. Giving the various isms and theories their places, the authors avoid imposing on the reader either isms or emotional anti-isms (which is more than I can say for my own writings). Without being subjected to the stress of violent iconoclasm, the reader is prepared for immunity to both pseudo-psychological novelties and ancient superstitions. There are various points of interpretation, of course, on which I should take issue with the authors; and on some of these points I should possibly be right. These features of the presentation, however, increase my appreciation of, and respect for, the whole. The authors, and the psychological profession are to be congratulated on this magnum opus, which demonstrates, among other things, that scientifically minded psychiatrists and psychologists can work together in harmony and fruitfulness: for, it should be said, this book has a history which is not superficially obvious; and in that history, Dr. Chapman has played a part of no small importance. In observing the trends which have developed in the last five years in the field of abnormal psychology and in related fields, the authors are of the opinion that there has not been any marked change in directional lines. It is true that a vast amount of research and case material has been published, and certain new schools of theory seem to have developed. However, if new language is discounted, most of the material can be treated adequately under the existing framework that has stood the test of time. We have, therefore, continued our presentation of new material within this conventional framework and have attempted to show how some of the newer concepts are related to the older ones. Retaining the basic plan of earlier editions we have incorporated the results of research where they seemed most appropriate and have added three hundred sixty-five new references. In addition, as a result of suggestions made by our colleagues who have used the earlier editions and of our own teaching experiences, we have rearranged some of the material in order to obtain greater clarity for the student. In view of the new material that has been presented and of the reorganization of earlier points of difficulty we believe that both the student and the research worker in the field of abnormal psychology will find the third edition a worthwhile contribution to the field"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)"
""The basic organization of this textbook has been retained through four editions. It is the opinion of the authors that it follows closely the outline most frequently used for presenting the principles of normal psychology. The attention of the reader is directed first to abnormalities of the sensory and motor systems, then to disorders of central functions and finally to abnormalities as they are manifest in the total personality. The present edition includes three new chapters: Brain Damage Disorders, Psychosomatic Disorders and The History of Mental Illness. In the first of those new chapters an effort has been made to tie together the sensory and motor disorders through the central nervous system. This chapter has, therefore, been given over primarily to topographical relationships. Although psychosomatic medicine and the history of the abnormalities were discussed in other editions, the present edition includes separate chapters for both of these topics. In addition to these new chapters, the section on psychotherapy has been rather completely rewritten and throughout the book the results of recent research have been added wherever they seemed most appropriate. As a result of our own teaching experience and from suggestions made by our colleagues who have used the earlier editions, we have added a glossary and rearranged some of the material to obtain greater clarity for the student"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)."@en
""This book about abnormal psychology is written by two psychologists for students of psychology. It is obvious that to its preparation there must have been given long study and painstaking effort, yet one may easily forget this in the readability of the book. The authors have written simply and their presentation of theory and of fact is clear. There is in this volume a remarkable amount of information of great value to the student"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)."@en
""This book about abnormal psychology is written by two psychologists for students of psychology. It is obvious that to its preparation there must have been given long study and painstaking effort, yet one may easily forget this in the readability of the book. The authors have written simply and their presentation of theory and of fact is clear. There is in this volume a remarkable amount of information of great value to the student"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)."
""The text books in Abnormal Psychology which have appeared in the last ten years are, on the whole, either restricted to a discussion of the purely functional disorders in which the organic aspects are ignored or else they tend to explain all mental abnormalities as having an organic origin. The present writers have purposely ignored the problem of adapting the text to those students whose preparation in psychology and the related sciences is inadequate. On the contrary, this text has been written to fill the needs of advanced students in Psychology, Pre-medical students and Medical students who desire more psychological information. The latter group should find that the material dovetails with their information on Physiology, Neurology and Psychiatry. We have also purposely introduced, wherever possible, scientific terminology rather than popular terminology, since we feel that the scientific terms will be encountered by the individual from time to time in daily life and that a course in Abnormal Psychology should familiarize students with these terms. The facts and principles of abnormal psychology have been presented by other texts almost entirely apart from the principles of normal psychology. In the present text, the authors have attempted to approach the discussion of abnormal phenomena through consideration of the normal. The symptoms and behavior of the abnormal individuals are not seen as completely new or mysterious ways of reacting but are recognized as exaggerated manifestations of normal functioning. Thus, dissociations of the personality are viewed in the light of the various conceptions of normal integration; and the abnormalities in the attempts at satisfaction of desires are considered through an understanding of the normal functioning of desires. Our approach has followed along the lines of what has come to be known as reaction psychology. However, eclecticism has been utilized wherever it seemed helpful in the understanding of the phenomena under discussion. In most texts, the obvious question as to what is to be done about the abnormalities discussed, seems to be left unanswered. Consequently we have attempted to set forth the major principles of psychotherapy as they are practiced today. It is hoped that this material will not only be helpful to the Premedical and Medical students but will also indicate to the general student the principles which are applicable to the treatment of these conditions and enable them to adjust themselves better to their environment"--Préface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)."

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