‘What is psychopathology?’ In 250-500 words, describe what you believe are one or two of the biggest challenges or problems associated with defining psychopathology. This is NOT a regurgitation of defining the 4 Ds of abnormality. Rather, for example, ideas could range from problems associated with using a categorical diagnostic system, challenges of labeling abnormal behavior across cultures, to problems associated with increasing the number of diagnostic categories. You are not limited to these examples.
Criteria for Success:
Provide a brief introduction highlighting why this topic is important
Outline what you believe are one or two of the biggest challenges or problems associated with defining psychopathology
Describe the challenge/problem(s) and provide at least one concrete example (for each if doing two challenges/problems)
Describe ways in which the field has tried to overcome or minimize the problems associated with defining psychopathology
Use critical thinking to shape your own ideas, pulling from the text and the lecture
Have good writing quality