Abnormal Child And Adolescent Psychology: A Dev... -

: Mental health issues are seen as straying from that normal path.

: Symptoms and disorders exist on a spectrum, from mild "normal" variations to severe impairment. Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology: A Dev...

: Development typically follows an orderly path. : Mental health issues are seen as straying

Rather than viewing disorders as static "diseases," this perspective treats them as dynamic processes. The book is built on five recurring themes: Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology: A Dev...

: Individual, interpersonal, contextual, and cultural factors constantly interact to shape a child's path.