PSYC 2340 Abnormal Psychology

This course is a study of the major types of abnormal behavior, including anxiety disorders, psychophysiological disorders, personality disorders, affective disorders, schizophrenic disorders, brain disorders, substance disorders, and the disorders of childhood origin. Divergent theoretical perspectives are utilized in examining the assessment, treatment, and prevention of maladaptive behavior. Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC 1000 or instructor's permission. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW.

Major Topics

1. Anxiety and stress 2. Dissociative disorders 3. Mood 4. Suicide 5. Eating and substance abuse 6. Sex 7. Schizophrenia 8. Personality 9. Substance-related disorders 10. Childhood and aging disorders 11. Legal and ethical issues

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Understand the contemporary perspectives and legal ramifications of abnormal behavior.

2. Understand the classification and assessment of abnormal behavior.

3. Research types of disorders.

4. Present and debate various types of treatment and preventative therapies.