Abnormal Psychology

Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

  • What are the implications of labeling human behaviors (and by extension, human beings) as normal or abnormal?
  • What are some of the consequences of labeling in the workplace?
    • Provide an example of how specific abnormal behaviors were viewed in the past in the workplace (e.g., postpartum depression).
    • Has this perspective changed from the past? If so, how?
  • How can unusual behaviors be classified and identified without negative consequences to people?