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.)
Major Topics
- Anxiety and stress
- Dissociative disorders
- Mood
- Suicide
- Eating and substance abuse
- Sex
- Schizophrenia
- Personality
- Substance-related disorders
- Childhood and aging disorders
- 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.