Assignment: Abnormal Psychology
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the field of abnormal psychology. Address the following items:
• Describe challenges related to classifying normal versus abnormal behavior.
• Analyze the psychosocial, biological/medical, and sociocultural theoretical models related to the development of abnormal behavior.
• Describe the relationship between abnormal behavior and criminal behavior.
• Explain how correctional institutions have been affected by abnormal behavior.
Ensure essay aligns with these questions.
• Examine the evolution of abnormal psychology as a science.
• Identify the different theoretical models related to the development and treatment of psychopathology.
• Explain the goals of clinical assessment and diagnosis in the correctional setting.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.