For undergraduate or introductory-level graduate courses that address Childhood/Adolescent Behavioral Problems/Child Psychopathology. This comprehensive, research-based introduction to childhood behavior disorders provides a sensitive and thorough examination of the field by covering its central issues, theoretical and methodological underpinnings, descriptions and discussions of numerous disorders, clinical and research information, and treatment approaches. Rich with illustrations and examples, it highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work within the various disorders, stressing empirically supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems.