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Disorders by DSM-IV-TR Classification
One of the most fascinating topics in psychology is abnormal behavior. Unusual forms of behavior pique our curiosity; we may also see some of the symptoms that characterize psychological disorders in ourselves. Psychological disorders are classified into several major categories including anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders. About half the population would meet the criteria for at least one psychological disorder; some of these individuals exhibit more than one disorder.
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