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PSYC2093

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Abnormal Psychology

Social and Behavioral Sciences School of Arts and Sciences

Course Description

Major emphasis of this course is on understanding the symptoms, etiology, diagnostic classification, and theories pertaining to psychopathology. Special attention is paid to the medical model, the psychological model, and the behaviorist model as they apply to the causes and treatment of the behavioral disorders. Newer developments in therapy are analyzed which treat mental disorders as problems of living rather than specific diseases.

Credit Hours (Min)

3

Credit Hours

3

Course Prerequisites

Course Attributes

Gen Ed - Social Sciences (GESS), Liberal Arts and Science (LAS)