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Based on feedback from numerous faculty and researchers in the field, some major structural changes were undertaken in this second edition. Chapters 1 and 2 on the overview of psychopathology and changing conceptualizations of psychopathology throughout history were combined into a single chapter. This allows students to begin learning about specific disorders in a timelier manner. Also, the chapter on schizophrenia has been moved to later in the book. Learning objectives have been added to give students specific goals toward completion of each chapter and mastery of key concepts.

In addition to these structural changes, new feature boxes have been added throughout the book. One of these boxes is Understanding Changes in DSM–5. This feature describes the reasoning behind the changes that were made to specific disorders in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This feature has been added to all of the chapters that focus on disorders. In addition, when appropriate, a feature box on specific research or statistical terms has been added to certain chapters to help students understand the research presented. Glossary terms have also been updated and clarified.

This edition also includes additional LENS features, including new Cultural LENS boxes which highlight important societal and cultural issues relevant to abnormal psychology, along with “Thought Questions” that have been added to engage critical thinking. I describe specific chapter changes below.