Abnormal psychology

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Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology devoted to the study, assessment, treatment, and prevention of maladaptive behavior. Some people do not like the term "abnormal psychology" because they see it as stigmatizing. Increasingly, people may use terms such as "psychopathology," "neurodivergence," or "mental distress."


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Abnormal psychology

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