ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

This refers to the analysis of individuals who are atypical compared to the other
members of society. This discusses the usual aspects of human beings which are
contrasted with the unusual patterns in behavior, emotions and thoughts of the
particular individual diagnosed with the aforementioned disorder. However not all
unusual patterns suggest the individual has the disorder but may on the other hand
be understood as the mental disorder not being precipitated. Abnormal psychology
views behavioral, medical and cognitive personal traits of the patient before
proceeding with the treatment, after which, if the individual has the disorder, is then
categorized into one of the following:
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Adjustment disorder
Mood disorder
Anxiety disorder
Developmental disorder
Cognitive disorder

Career Opportunities
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Clinical
Abnormal
Child
Forensics
Developmental
Psychodiagnostics
Psychotherapy

Workplaces
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Hospitals
Criminology Departments
Schools
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Schools of Universities

Subject Prerequisites
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For a Bachelors Degree: High School Diploma

For a Masters Degree: Bachelors Degree
Ph.d: Masters Degree and Work Experience