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PSYC.2720 Abnormal Psychology (Formerly 47.272)

Id: 005711 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Presents an introduction to the study of various patterns of mental, behavioral, and personality disorders including diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. Current research-based theoretical approaches will be discussed as a means to gain a better understanding of psychological, biological, and sociocultural causes. Emphasis will be placed on the important notion that mental health problems are not only linked to individual factors, but also to family, community/social, cultural, societal, political, and historical factors.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .

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