1. Learning Team Assignment: Defining Abnormality Paper (150 points – Due Day 7, Monday)
Resources: Text, Abnormal Psychology; Four additional academic resources of your choosing
Select at least three of the following challenges in defining and classifying normal and abnormal behavior: (For example, if culture is selected, how can cultural differences make it difficult to classify what is normal or abnormal?)
o Situational context
o Culture
o Ethnicity
o Historical relativism
o Politics
o Evolving theory of knowledge
o Gender and sexual preferences/practices
o Mind/body
o Age
o Religion
o Vocations
o Other
Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you explain your selected challenges. In addition, explain how classification of abnormal behavior can vary widely based on situational factors.
Format your paper according to APA standards
Post to as an attachment to the Assignments Link
Include, as a separate document, the report from submitting your paper to the Plagiarism Checker (YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REPORT WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT)
Also include, as a separate document, the UoPX required Certificate of Originality.
* Remember to post your completed Learning Team Peer Evaluation Form in your Individual forum on Monday as well.
RECIEVED 142 POINTS OUT OF 150 ON THIS TEAM ASSIGNMENT.