John has been reading articles posted on the web by people who say they suffer from mental disorders. He tells his friend that he is engaging in the study of abnormal psychology. According to your text, what is missing from his definition of abnormal psychology?
a. Abnormal psychology involves scientific study
b. The study of troublesome feelings associated with mental disorders
c. Studying behavior that is considered abnormal
d. Applying the techniques of psychology to abnormal behavior
a
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