48.335 Abnormal Psychology
Description: Surveys the description, causation, prevention and treatment of maladaptive behavior and psychological disorders. Considers biological, psychological and social factors. (3 semester hours credit)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in 48.101 General Psychology; Minimum grade of C in 48.160 Basic Statistics, Minimum grade of C in 48.281 Experimental Psychology: Methodology, and successful completion of 48.282 Experimental Psychology: Applications or consent of instructor.
Usually taught by: Dr. Beck, Dr. Dalton
Generally offered: Spring
Additional Information: All psychology majors must one of the following three courses: This course (Abnormal Psychology), Developmental Psychopathology (48.337), or Theories of Personality (48.436). This course covers the major psychological disorders and related patterns of maladaptive behavior. It emphasizes biological, psychological and social perspectives on causation, treatment, and prevention of these. Topics usually covered include the following: Defining "abnormality" and maladaptive behavior; History of concepts and treatment for psychological disorders; Biological, psychological, social models of psychological disorder; Research methods in clinical psychology; Diagnosis of psychological disorders; Clinical psychological testing and measurement; Disorders of childhood and adolescence; Anxiety, somatoform, dissociative disorders; Psychological factors in illness and injury; Personality and impulse control disorders; Substance abuse and dependence; Sexual and gender identity disorders, sexual assault; Mood disorders; Suicide; Schizophrenia; Cognitive and neurological disorders; Legal and ethical issues in mental health.
This course can be used to meet the requirements for a Psychology Minor and can fill a General Education requirement.