Amanda Venta Bücher

This upper-level undergraduate textbook serves as a comprehensive introduction to Developmental Psychopathology, focusing on the interactions between biological, psychological, behavioral, and social factors in human development. Aimed at advanced undergraduates and early graduate students new to the subject, it integrates clinical knowledge with scientific practice to elucidate the emergence of mental health issues throughout the lifespan. The text is organized into four parts. It begins with essential background on traditional psychopathology, developmental psychopathology (DP), normal development, and insecure attachment. The second section addresses childhood issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The third part discusses adolescent and young adult problems, including depression, suicide, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. The final section explores special topics like the impact of divorce, separation, and loss on psychological issues. Each chapter features visual demonstrations of the DP approach, clinical cases, further readings, and discussion questions. The book presents a coherent organization of material that illustrates the DP principle, covers common psychopathological problems, and offers integrative models based on recent research. It provides instructors with a consistent framework for teaching upper-level students encountering this discipline for