abnormal psychology

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abnormal psychology

The study of mental and emotional disorders or maladaptive behaviors, or of mental phenomena such as dreams, hypnosis, and altered states or levels of consciousness.

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abnormal psychology - the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior

psychopathology

psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life

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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.

Are university health education programs addressing mental health ... by Price, James H. / American Journal of Health Studies

Essentials of abnormal psychology in a changing world.

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) Leigh BC, Alcohol consumption and sexual activity as reported with a diary technique, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1993, 102(3):490-493.

Adolescent drinking and sex: findings from a daily diary study by Rainey, Damien / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

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