abnormal psychology

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abnormal psychology

Abnormal psychology explores patterns of thought and behavior that are unusual.

Definition

Noun: - The branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior: This field of study focuses on understanding, classifying, diagnosing, and treating patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior that are considered atypical, distressing, or dysfunctional.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She decided to specialize in abnormal psychology to better understand schizophrenia and mood disorders.
    • The textbook on abnormal psychology covers topics from anxiety disorders to personality disorders.
Advanced Usage
  • "theories in abnormal psychology": refers to the various explanatory models (e.g., biological, cognitive, behavioral) used to understand psychological disorders.
    • The course explores different theories in abnormal psychology.
  • "clinical practice and abnormal psychology": highlights the connection between this academic field and its application in therapeutic settings.
    • His research bridges clinical practice and abnormal psychology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Psychopathology (n): Often used as a synonym, this term can refer more specifically to the scientific study of psychological disorders or to the disorders themselves.
    • The journal publishes research on psychopathology.
  • Clinical psychology (n): A broader related field that applies psychological science to understanding and treating mental health issues, often relying on knowledge from abnormal psychology.
Synonyms
  • Psychopathology: The study of mental disorders.
  • Psychology of deviance: Focuses on behavior that deviates from societal norms (a closely related but sometimes distinct concept).
Related Phrases
  • Study of mental disorders: A descriptive phrase for the focus of abnormal psychology.
    • Her life's work is the study of mental disorders.
  • Diagnosis and assessment: Core activities within the field of abnormal psychology.
    • The seminar focused on new methods for diagnosis and assessment.
abnormal psychology

Abnormal psychology explores patterns of thought and behavior that are unusual.

Noun
  1. the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior

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