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Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal Psychology refers to the branch of psychology that deals with psychopathology its causes, and its treatments.
The term covers a broad range of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation and many more. Counselors, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists often work directly in this field.
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