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Understanding Abnormal Psychology by audree d. alday is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an overview of abnormal psychology. It defines abnormal psychology as the study of mental disorders and discusses approaches to defining normal and abnormal behavior. Key criteria for abnormal behavior include causing dysfunction, distress, being unusual, or meeting the criteria for a mental illness. Historical approaches to understanding abnormal behavior include biological, supernatural, and psychological theories. The currently accepted approach is defined by the DSM-5.
- Author
- audree d. alday
- Language
- EN