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abnormal psychologyor psychopathologyBranch of psychology. It is concerned with mental and emotional disorders (e.g., neurosis, psychosis, mental deficiency) and with certain incompletely understood normal phenomena (such as dreams and hypnosis). The chief tool used in classifying psychological disorders is the American Psychiatric Assn.'s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition (DSM-IV). abnormal psychology [ab′nȯr·məl sī·′käl·ə·jē] (psychology) A branch of psychology that deals with behavior disorders and internal psychic conflict in addition to certain normal phenomena such as dreams, motivations, and anxiety. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While taking clinical or abnormal psychology is certainly
desired above taking no mental health courses, the focus of such classes
is one of preparing clinical-counseling professionals to identify and
treat mental illness-disorders. Essentials of abnormal psychology in a changing world. ) Leigh BC, Alcohol consumption and sexual activity as reported
with a diary technique, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1993,
102(3):490-493. |
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