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2014 Fall Credit
Apr 24, 2024 |
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| 809 159 - Abnormal Psychology |
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This course surveys the essential features, possible causes, and assessment and treatment of the various types of abnormal behavior from the viewpoint of the major theoretical perspectives in the field of abnormal psychology. Students will be introduced to the diagnosis system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). In addition, the history of the psychology of abnormality will be traced. Cultural and social perspectives in understanding and responding to abnormal behavior will be explored as well as current topics and issues within abnormal psychology.
3.000 Credit hours 54.000 Lecture hours Levels: Credit Programs/Classes Schedule Types: Independent Study, Lecture General Studies Division Humanities, Behav/Soc Sciences Department Prerequisites: Credit Programs/Classes level 809 198 Minimum Grade of D- or Credit Programs/Classes level 809 251 Minimum Grade of D- |
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