Adopting an active learning approach with the emphasis being placed on the utilization of software tools to help build models, this book's primary approach is to help the reader put theory into practice. The 'learn by example' approach used throughout the book guides the user through the complexities of model building.

This landmark work is indispensable for anyone studying anxiety or seeking to deliver effective psychological and pharmacological treatments. David H. Barlow comprehensively examines the phenomena of anxiety and panic, their origins, and the roles that each plays in normal and pathological functioning. Chapters coauthored by Barlow with other leading experts then outline what is known about the classification, presentation, etiology, assessment, and treatment of each of the DSM-IV anxiety disorders. A definitive resource for researchers and clinicians, this is also an ideal text for...