The psychology of abnormal behaviour
Un derstanding the criteria & causes of abnormal behaviour. What is abnormal behaviour? Behaviour that deviates from what is expected and normal. ABNORMALITY - Unusual pattern of behaviour, emotion and thought which may or may not be understood as precipitating a mental disorder. The study of abnormal behaviour is called abnormal psychology. Basis of abnormal behaviour Antisocial behaviour - Antisocial behaviour is disruptive acts characterised by covert and overt hostility and intentional aggressive towards other. Mental imbalance - Mental imbalance is something that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour. Poor adjustment - The Abnormal and excessive reaction to an identifiable life stressor. The reaction is more severe than would normally be expected and result in impairment in social, occupational or academic function. Lack of insightful be