What does abnormality mean? - Exam 1

1. Name the four D's of abnormality and explain what they mean.

2. What kind of theory of abnormality could the old Chinese theory of the life-air breath be labeled?

1. A biological theory

2. A supernatural theory

3. A psychosocial theory

Chapter 1. What is abnormality?
 

• The study of abnormal psychology is the study of people who suffer from mental, emotional and often physical pain. This is often called psychopathology.
   
• Cultural relativism states that behavior can only be abnormal according to current cultural norms and not through universal standards.
   

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