PSY 201 - Abnormal Psychology

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

This course applies the discipline of psychology to the study of abnormal human behavior. Its nature, etiology and treatment options will be examined through the perspective of the biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and systems paradigms. Topics include: the history of psychopathology; the role of the DSM-IV-TR in diagnosing disorders; the DSM-IV-TR classifications of disorders found in Axes I and II; and comparing/contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of diagnosis and treatment strategies from the major paradigms in psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 111. Offered every fall semester. Fulfills general education social science elective requirements.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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