psychopathology
/ˌsaɪkoʊpəˈθɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of mental disorders and abnormal behavior.
- The textbook covers the history of psychopathology from ancient times to today.
- She decided to major in psychopathology to help people with mental illness.
- Advances in psychopathology have led to better treatments for depression.
- The characteristics or symptoms of a mental disorder.
- Understanding the psychopathology of addiction is key to recovery.
- The doctor noted the patient's psychopathology included severe mood swings.
- The film portrays the psychopathology of a serial killer in a chilling way.