PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology

Institution:

Wayne Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: PSY 150 Corequisite: None 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, classifi cation, 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). ( S.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.waynecc.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 735-5151

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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