Compare and Contrast the Three Traditional Models of Abnormal Behavior

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Essay

Compare and contrast the three traditional models of abnormal behavior: supernatural, psychological, and biological. Mention significant events and persons in the historical development of each model.

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences affecting their lives.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Perceptual Activities

are processes through which individuals interpret and make sense of their sensory input from the environment.

Person's Actions

The deeds or acts carried out by an individual, which may reflect their intentions, decisions, or reaction to outside forces.