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The subfield of psychology devoted to the study of mental disorders.
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Abnormal Psychology/psychopathology
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The consistency of a test, measurement, or category system.
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Reliability
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The accuracy of a test, measurement, or category system.
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Validity
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The immediate trigger or precipitant of an event
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Precipitating causes
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The underlying processes that create conditions making in possible for a precipitating cause to trigger an event
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Predisposing causes
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Explaining a disorder or other complex phenomenon using only a single idea or perspective.
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Reductionism
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Categories that usually work reasonably well in everyday life despite their lack of precision.
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Natural categories
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