PSY 414 - Abnormal Psychology

Institution:

City University of Seattle

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Description:

The course assesses both past and present models of psychological abnormality including the current diagnostic system, DSM-IV. Other topics addressed include: problems of anxiety, mood, mind and body, social impact, psychosis, and personality. Specifically, this course serves as an introduction to abnormal psychology, with particular applicability to theories of personality and as a foundation to subsequent coursework in counseling and psychology. The areas addressed are broad, theoretical- and research based, and of relevance in conceptualizing issues of both nature and extent of abnormal behavior, and the means by which prevention and intervention occurs.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cityu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 426-5596

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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