Construct a hypothesis statement (basically the behavior is or is not abnormal) about a behavior that you encounter on a daily basis. Use the definition of abnormality found on pages 3-4 of chapter 1. What do we mean by abnormality? Now that you have put it to the abnormal test, are there actually any indicators […]
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What is your own conceptual model of abnormality? That is, when you think about abnormality, what do you think causes it? For example – unconscious factors? Biology? Learning? The environment? Some combination of these things? Explore these ideas a bit and tell the class what you’re thinking.
The readings this week focus on the diagnosis, classification and sociocultural considerations of psychopathology. Your discussion post this week should address these topics. First, what is your own conceptual model of abnormality? That is, when you think about abnormality, what do you think causes it? For example – unconscious factors? Biology? Learning? The environment? Some […]
