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Jul 31, 2025
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PSY 3140 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
credits: 3.0
Using an approach that stresses an integrative, biopsychological-environmental model, this course surveys the major categories of psychiatric disorders/disabilities, including affective disorders (i.e., anxiety, disorders), mood disorders (i.e, major depression, bipolar) schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, personality disorders, sexual/gender disorders, cognitive disorders, developmental disorders, and drug addiction. In addition, it examines the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Particular emphasis is given to what it means to live with a psychiatric illness. Objectives: This course introduces the field of psychopathology through an overview of psychological disorders, the major theoretical perspectives which determine the way cause is attributed and treatment proposed, the current diagnostic methods of the DSM IV-TR, and various issues and controversies within the helping professions. Method of Instruction: Lectures, films, and class discussions will supplement assigned text and written memoirs. Method of Evaluation: Exams and short papers.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
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