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Abnormal Psychology.v Sem
Abnormal Psychology.v Sem
Abnormal Psychology.v Sem
PSYCHOLOGY
AN INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL
PSYCHOLOGY
DEFINITION OF NORMALITY, ABNORMALITY
AND ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
NORMALITY : the term normal derives from the Latin
word ‘Norma’ equating with carpenter’s square, it is the
set of standards usually used for perception.
ABNORMALITY :Abnormality is generally understood
as those behaviours and thought processes which are
commonly agreed to ne bizarre, odd, or unusual.
SCOPE OF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
To differentiate normal from abnormal.
To create awareness about mental health.
To diagnose disorders.
To prevent disorders.
For prognosis.