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Dr. Alfonso investigates the cause of psychological disorders. Dr. Alfonso's field of specialization is known as ______ psychology.

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Psychopathology / Abnormal psychology.

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  • Psychological disorders are related to psychological dysfunction, personal distress and those behaviours that are culturally not acceptable. That is they relate to abnormal behaviour.
  • Psychopathology is the study of these abnormal behaviours and is divided into descriptive and explanatory. The descriptive categories and defines the symptoms and explanatory inks them to certain conditions.
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