PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Trace the views of psychological disorders from their historical roots to the present.
Differentiate the goals and research strategies used in the scientific study of abnormal behavior patterns.
Identify the different factors contributing to normal and abnormal human behavior, including the biological, developmental, learning and social contributions.
Discuss the major categories of abnormal behavior and the specific mental disorders included in each.