Mental Health Graduate Faculty Have Spoken: It's Time to Stop Using the Terms Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology
Published online on February 12, 2026
Abstract
Teaching of Psychology, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundResearch has found that the terms abnormal psychology and psychopathology are stigmatizing. However, these terms are commonly used in academia.ObjectivesThis study examined whether faculty members in graduate programs (a) believe the terms ...
BackgroundResearch has found that the terms abnormal psychology and psychopathology are stigmatizing. However, these terms are commonly used in academia.ObjectivesThis study examined whether faculty members in graduate programs (a) believe the terms ...