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Psychology
Term : Summer 2016
Catalog Year : 2015-2016

PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology


Description: Abnormal Psychology is the study of abnormal or dysfunctional emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The course focuses on experiences (symptoms) that deviate from cultural norms and cause clinically significant distress as well as psychosocial dysfunction. We will focus on the classification of psychological disorders into various classes of disorders, the disorders themselves, and symptoms of each disorder. Other major components involve learning about the etiology (risk factors for) and research-supported treatments for psychological disorders. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Fall 2024 Winter 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025

Prerequisite: PSY 101 or 101H