PSY 449 - Abnormal Psychology

Description:
Symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and behavior problems.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PSY 101.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand and describe the historical views of abnormal behavior that influence how mental illness is viewed today
Describe the typical research methods and research controversies regarding abnormal behavior
Describe the major diagnostic categories of the DSM-IV and distinguish among symptoms, proposed causes, and preferred treatments of each
Summarize the basic psychological theories of abnormal behavior and the treatments that correspond to each theoretical perspective
Describe legal and ethical issues related to abnormal psychology
Consider and express one’s own values, experiences, and history related to theory, research, and practice in abnormal psychology