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Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between each of these two theories of abnormal behavior (behavioral perspective, cognitive perspective).

How has the evolution of each theory you chose shaped the field of abnormal psychology in the context of a historical perspective?

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As you briefly compare and contrast the similarities and differences between each of these two theories of abnormal behavior, I see the behavioral perspective as more about conditioning and learning proper behaviors. I feel ...

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