psychopathology

Meanings

• noun

  A branch of psychology that deals with the study of mental disorders and their diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prevention.

  - "Psychopathology is a crucial field in mental health."
  - "The study of psychopathology has led to significant advancements in understanding and treating mental disorders."

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Variants

List of all variants of psychopathology that leads to same result
psychopathologic , psychopathological , psychopathologically , psychopathologies , psychopathologist , psychopathologists , psychopathology

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Etymology

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From the Greek words psyche (soul) and pathos (suffering).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'psychopath' was first used in the late 19th century by German psychiatrist Hermann Möller.

2. Psychopathology is often studied in conjunction with neuroscience to better understand the neural basis of mental disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neuropsychology: A subfield of psychology that deals with the relationship between the brain and behavior, particularly in relation to cognitive and emotional functions.

2. Abnormal Psychology: A subfield of psychology that deals with the study of abnormal behavior and mental processes.

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Culture

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Psychopathology has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works exploring mental illness and human behavior. It has also been depicted in art and music.

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   - Visualize a psychologist examining a patient's symptoms and records.
   - Imagine a classroom setting where students are learning about different mental disorders.

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   - Associate the term 'psychopathology' with the study of mental disorders and their treatment.
   - Connect it to the field of psychology and mental health.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PSYCHOPATH to remember the meaning: Psychology Study of Yale's Chronically Hospitalized Outpatients And Their Problems.
   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Psychopathology: the study of souls in pain.'

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