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Spring 2020
May 02, 2024 |
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| PSYC 2700 - Abnormal Psychology |
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Prerequisite: PSYC 1500.
This course builds a strong foundation for understanding psychopathology by addressing what determines abnormal behavior. Historical and contemporary views of abnormal psychology, assessment and classification, research methodology, and legal and ethical issues serve the basis of this exploration with an emphasis on cultural considerations. Symptomatology and diagnostic criteria, causes, prevention, treatment, and prognosis of specific psychological disorders are considered within the context of diverse theoretical perspectives and a scientific approach. The mind-body connection is emphasized.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture, Telecourse, Independent Study, Online, Teleweb All Sections for this Course Social Sciences Division Behav Science PSYC SOCY URST Department Course Attributes: Transfer Assurance Guide Crse, Transfer Module Course |
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