PSY 220 - Foundations of Psychopathology

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

The nature of abnormal behavior, its etiology and classification together with a brief examination of treatment methods are emphasized. Psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and socio-cultural perspectives will be considered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and compare ambiguities inherent in the psychological and cultural definitions of abnormality; Identify and describe major historical and current theoretical perspectives regarding the causation of abnormal behavior and explain how each is regarded in society; Identify and describe the major mental disorders and summarize the diagnostic criteria for each; Define and give examples of key terms and research methods used in studying abnormal psychology; Identify and describe the titles, training, and responsibilities of professionals working in the field of mental health; List and describe the major treatment methods of mental disorders; Identify major legal and ethical challenges in which law and abnormal psychology intersect.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSY 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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