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Chapter 1
Vocab for Chapter 1 in Abnormal Psych Book
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
01/12/2013
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Term
Abnormal Psychology
 Definition
concerned with understanding the nature, causes, and treatment of mental disorders.
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Family Aggregation
 Definition
whether a disorder runs in the family.
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Nomenclature
 Definition
a naming system that enables us to structure information in a more helpful manner.
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Stigma
 Definition
the disgrace associated with having a psychiatric diagnosis.
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Stereotyping
 Definition
automotic beliefs concerning other people that are based on minimal information.
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Labeling
 Definition
defining a person by their disorder.
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