Psy 410 Historical Perspective

Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology

PSY 410: Abnormal Psychology9

Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology

Introduction

Human behavior has always been an interest to scientists, researchers, and humans. The reason for why one behaves the way the do is a topic sought after to better understand our species. Understanding what is normal and abnormal can enable researchers the ability to aid individuals in reaching or maintain healthy behavior. Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that includes a broad range of factors from depression and obsession-compulsion to bipolar and schizophrenic. Understanding abnormal behavior begins with understanding what is normal. Each individual can have different normal and abnormal behavior but society...