Question

List and define the following definitions Abnormal, Psychopathology? What is the overall process of Abnormal Psychology?

Answer your question thoroughly and cite one outside source (your textbook, on-line resources, journals, etc) to obtain credit for this discussion assignment, remember to answer at least two of your classmates’ replies and share your thinking in a constructive and positive manner.

Answer 1

@Vocaloid

Answer 2

Question 1. There are 3 definitions related to abnormal psychology:
1. Normal - follows social norms, frequent behavior.
2. Abnormal - A behavior that is unjustifiable, maladaptive, atypical, and deviant behavior. [side note: A good way to remember this is U MAD] It does not follow social norms, is rare, and is unexpected.
3. Insane - This is a legal term used in criminal court cases, where there is a mental illness that could have impacted one's mental stability, causing him or her to commit a crime.


Question 2. Psychopathology - The standardized psychological study of abnormal behavior, and the understanding of their respective treatments.

Question 3. The overall process of abnormal psychology is understanding the biological or medical aspects, the Psychosocial aspects, the sociocultural aspects, and the cognitive aspects of the abnormal behavior. Then, it may be further classified and diagnosed using DSM-5. The disorder or abnormal behavior may be treated depending on the psychological perspective the therapist follows.

Answer 3

You can also include to question 3:

Situational aspects must also be considered.

Answer 4

Do you know a source I could cite?

Answer 5

I didn't use any sources other than past knowledge, but the book where I learned it from can be annotated from:

Ciccarelli, Saundra K. Psychology (AP Edition), 4th Edition.

Answer 6

None of the answers are directly or paraphrased from the book. Not sure if this source would count.