Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of different kinds of behavior that are strange or unusual. This study is use to illustrate, expect, clarify and modify abnormal pattern of behavior. When abnormal psychology is applied in clinical setting, its concern is to study the etiology of the disease or abnormal behavior and its possible treatment or interventions. The American Psychiatric Association has list of sets […]

Abnormal Psychology Online September 30, 2012 Case 15 – Autism Questions: 1. What are some behaviors that Adam demonstrated that eventually concerned his mother as she compared his behavior to other children at his birthday party and as she compared his development to his older brother? Adam did not produce words like the other toddlers at the party. The noises that Adam babbled were not […]

Abnormal Psychology: Assignment 1- Defining abnormality Defining abnormal behaviour is one of the most difficult and provocative subjects within the field of abnormal psychology as there are a range of methodologies you can use to define abnormalities. Abnormality is a behaviour or condition that strays from what society views as normal and appropriate, consequently causing distress or harm to oneself or those around them. Due […]