PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course explores abnormal psychology by examining the nature, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders. Students will engage with various theoretical perspectives - biological, psychological, and sociocultural - to understand mental health complexities. Key topics include the classification and diagnosis of disorders, historical and contemporary issues in mental health care, and specific disorders like anxiety, mood, personality, psychotic, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The course will also cover treatment modalities, including pharmacotherapy, emphasizing evidence-based practices and ethical considerations.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 111
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe social science methods used in analyzing social phenomena in the diversity of human perspectives.
Identify the perspectives on abnormal behavior.
Recognize methods used by clinicians and within communities for assessment, treatment, and prevention.
Identify patterns of abnormal behavior that exist within individuals and in society as a whole.