Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that looks at psychopathology and abnormal behavior. The term covers a broad range of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation and many more. Counselors, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists often work directly in this field.
What is Abnormal Psychology?
Abnormal psychology looks at psychopathology and abnormal behavior. Learn more about the definition of abnormal psychology.
Abnormal psychology looks at psychopathology and abnormal behavior. Learn more about the definition of abnormal psychology.
What is the DSM-IV?
Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual attempts to classify mental disorders according to symptoms and is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to determine what does and does not constitute a psychological illness. Learn more about the DSM-IV and how mental illnesses are categorized.
Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual attempts to classify mental disorders according to symptoms and is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to determine what does and does not constitute a psychological illness. Learn more about the DSM-IV and how mental illnesses are categorized.