Discussion 1: abnormal Psychology

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Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

Define abnormal behavior.

Discuss the history of mental illness.

Identify the major theorists and theoretical orientations in psychology.

Discuss the DSM–5.

1 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

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