abmodality
n. C / Un. a way of thinking or acting that is not normal or healthy. It is often used in psychology to describe behaviors that are harmful or unusual.
n. a deviation from the normal or healthy state of mind or behavior. Often used in clinical or psychological contexts to describe maladaptive patterns.
The therapist discussed the patient's abmodality in the group session.
The study focused on identifying specific abmodalities in children who had experienced early social isolation.
While the term is less common in general discourse, clinical psychologists use abmodality to categorize behaviors that significantly deviate from established social or cognitive norms.
Last updated June 22, 2026