Abnormal Psychology
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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What Is Abnormal Psychology:
Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought
Famous Psychologist :
* B.F Skinner - famous for developing psychology of behaviorism
* Deirdre Barrett - Teaches psychology in Harvard University
WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS?
- People who cant mantain a job
- Who cant keep their home
- Or handle their family life
- People that study the branch
Why is This Research Conducted?
Some homeless people might have mental disorders and are unable to get a job and live in a house
When Was This Branch of Psychology Created?
It was created in the same year that the Institute of Mental Health was created which is the early 20th century
Why is it important to study this branch of psychology?
It helps researchers understand more of the behavior of some unusual patterns in the human body
WHAT TYPES OF THERAPY DO THEY OFFER?
- Practitioners
- Clinical psychologist
- Mental health professional
- Psychiatrist
