PS 525 - Foundations of Psychopathology

Institution:

Purdue University Global-Davenport (formerly Kaplan University-Davenport)

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course explores the major concepts, issues, and theory of Psychopathology as behavior that is considered normal and that is considered pathological are reviewed. Topics include emotional, personality, psychotic, and development disorders; current research methodologies; and ethical/legal issues in clinical practice. Students will be introduced to the DSM system which is used as a format for classification of disorders and choice of treatments for both child and adult mental disorders. Assessment strategies and limitations of diagnostic systems will also be examined.

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.purdueglobal.edu/campus-locations/midwest/

Phone Number:

(866) 527-5268

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