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Professor William Ray discusses evolutionary and abnormal psychology, as well as how they relate to each other. Evolutionary psychology looks at how disorders have changed over time and gives a new perspective on psychopathology. Abnormal psychology studies different mental disorders and the underlying mechanisms of mental illness.
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Chapter 1: What Does Evolutionary Psychology Mean to You, or How Would You Describe it to Your Students?
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Chapter 2: How and When Did the Field of Evolutionary Psychology Emerge? What Other Fields or Disciplines is it Related to Theoretically?
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Chapter 3: What First Inspired You to Start Research in This Field?
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Chapter 4: How has the Field of Evolutionary Psychology Changed in Recent Years? What Are the Fundamental Questions at the Moment? Are There any Major Academic Debates in the Field?
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Chapter 5: How Important are Research Methods for a Rigorous Analysis of Evolutionary Psychology? What are the Key Research Methods Being Employed?
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Chapter 6: Turning to the Field of Abnormal Psychology, What Does This Field Mean to You, or How Would You Describe it to Your Students?
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Chapter 7: What is 'Hot' in Terms of Current Scholarly Activity in This Field?
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Chapter 8: For Students New to the Field of Abnormal Psychology, What Literature Would You Recommend They Read for a Preliminary Understanding, and Why?
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Chapter 9: What Key Knowledge Areas and Skills do Students Develop While Pursuing the Study of Abnormal Psychology, and How Might These Benefit Their Academic or Professional Development?
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