explain how classification of abnormal behavior can vary widely based on situational factors.
explain how classification of abnormal behavior can vary widely based on situational factors.
Learning Team Assignment: Defining Abnormality Paper (150 points – Due Day 7, Monday)
- Resources: Text, Abnormal Psychology; Four additional academic resources of your choosing
Select at least three of the following challenges in defining and classifying normal and abnormal behavior: (For example, if culture is selected, how can cultural differences make it difficult to classify what is normal or abnormal?)
o Situational context
o Culture
o Ethnicity
o Historical relativism
o Politics
o Evolving theory of knowledge
o Gender and sexual preferences/practices
o Mind/body
o Age
o Religion
o Vocations
o Other
- Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you explain your selected challenges. In addition, explain how classification of abnormal behavior can vary widely based on situational factors.
- Format your paper according to APA standards
- Post to as an attachment to the Assignments Link
- Include, as a separate document, the report from submitting your paper to the Plagiarism Checker (YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REPORT WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT)
- Also include, as a separate document, the UoPX required Certificate of Originality.
* Remember to post your completed Learning Team Peer Evaluation Form in your Individual forum on Monday as well.
RECIEVED 142 POINTS OUT OF 150 ON THIS TEAM ASSIGNMENT.
