Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Definition
Malfunctioning parts refer to the idea that abnormal behavior is seen as an illness caused by issues within specific components of the organism. It suggests that psychological disorders are a result of biological or physiological abnormalities.