Essays on Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal behavior is measured broadly into four categories within the psychological scope. These four categories are known as the four D’s, or dysfunction, distress, deviant, and dangerous. Therefore, each of these terms brings the behavior at hand into perspective to those of which who are...

Depression as we know it falls under mood disorders and in order for one to understand depression he must understand mood disorders. Mood disorders are described as a group of disorders that involve emotionality disturbances that are enduring and are severe, they range from elation...

Human beings possess an ability for prosocial behaviour. Whether that is donating to a charity or feeling empathy and concerns for others. However, it has been unclear to many to identify what motivates people to perform a prosocial act. Do humans ever truly act out...

Perceptions regarding psychopathology differ among families, ethnic groups, cultures, and context. These perceptions regarding the origin and nature of various abnormal behaviours as well as people attitude towards those who present with psychopathology are strongly influenced by people’s culture and their religious principles. A lack...