Question

The branch of psychology that deals with the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior patterns is ______ psychology.

Answer 1

Answer: Abnormal Psychology

Explanation

Those in the field of abnormal psychology study people's emotional, cognitive, and/or behavioral problems. Abnormal behavior may be defined as behavior that is disturbing (socially unacceptable), distressing, maladaptive (or self‐defeating), and often the result of distorted thoughts (cognitions